Mumbai: In a stunning flip of occasions, Baba Siddique, a big minority face of the Congress in Mumbai, bid farewell to the get together that had been his political house for 48 years. This departure marked a considerable shift as Siddique formally joined Ajit Pawar’s Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on a Saturday that noticed political dynamics in Mumbai bear a noteworthy transformation.
‘Congress Does Politics of Perception’
Siddique didn’t mince phrases when expressing his causes for leaving the Congress. Accusing the get together of indulging in politics of notion, he emphasised that whereas they sought votes, they did not reciprocate with substantive actions. In a biting assertion, he said, “Congress does politics of perception, they want our votes but don’t want to give anything.”
#WATCH | After becoming a member of NCP, Baba Siddique says, “Now, it is done. Ab kya rona, jab chidiya chug gayi khet. It was done with dhol, not quietly. When you are not being listened to, you should move to the side…I have a lot to say, but someone should answer. I am sad but happy too.… https://t.co/iDmTXGbUtP pic.twitter.com/0ajRkY2AML
— ANI (@ANI) February 10, 2024
Was Treated Like ‘Curry Leaves’ in Congress: Siddique
Comparing his remedy in Congress to the usage of ”curry leaves” in enhancing the style of meals, Siddique make clear the depth of his discontent. Speaking to ANI, he elaborated, “My condition in the Congress was how curry leaves are used to enhance the taste of food. I was treated like that in the Congress Party.” This analogy offered a vivid image of his perceived marginalization throughout the get together.
Mixed Emotions: Sadness Over The Breakup, Yet Relief
Expressing a mixture of feelings, Siddique remarked, “I am sad but happy too.” The disappointment stemmed from his almost five-decade affiliation with the Congress, acknowledging that parting methods after such an extended tenure was not simple. However, he alluded to a way of aid, emphasizing the necessity to transfer on when one’s voice just isn’t heard.
Baba Siddique’s Political Legacy
Baba Siddique’s political journey features a ministerial stint in the course of the Congress-NCP coalition’s rule in Maharashtra. His resolution to align with Ajit Pawar’s NCP at this juncture provides a layer of complexity to the political panorama, notably contemplating the latest Election Commission resolution favouring Ajit Pawar’s faction.
Son’s Political Future Hangs In Balance
As Siddique embarks on this new political chapter, the query about his son, Zeeshan Siddique, additionally looms. Currently, a Congress MLA from Bandra (East) in Mumbai, Zeeshan’s political allegiance stays unsure. When questioned about his son’s potential transfer to the NCP, Siddique remained cryptic, stating, “He is independent, and he will take his own decision.”
