Former Maharashtra Minister Baba Siddique Resigns From Congress Following Milind Deora

Former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique resigned from the Congress party on Thursday, marking a significant departure after a 48-year journey within the party.

I joined the Indian National Congress party as a young teenager and it has been a significant journey lasting 48 years. Today I resign from the primary membership of the Indian National Congress Party @INCIndia with immediate effect. There’s a lot I would have liked to express…

— Baba Siddique (@BabaSiddique) February 8, 2024

Taking to X he said, "I joined the Indian National Congress party as a young teenager and it has been a significant journey lasting 48 years. Today I resign from the primary membership of the Indian National Congress Party with immediate effect. There’s a lot I would have liked to express but as they say some things are better left unsaid. I thank everyone who has been a part of this journey."

Following Milind Deora, Siddique becomes the second prominent Congress leader to exit the party. Siddique, a former MLA from Bandra East, Mumbai, is speculated to be considering joining the NCP faction led by Ajit Pawar.