IN PHOTOS: Baba Siddique laid to rest with full state honours

Updated On: 13 October, 2024 10:37 PM IST | Divya Nair

NCP leader and former Maharashtra Minister Baba Siddique was laid to rest on Sunday evening with full state honours at Bada Qabrastan in Marine Lines (Pic/Satej Shinde, Atul Kamble) 

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NCP leader and former Maharashtra Minister Baba Siddique was laid to rest on Sunday evening with full state honours at Bada Qabrastan in Marine Lines (Pic/Satej Shinde, Atul Kamble)

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Baba Siddique`s final journey began from his home in Bandra on Sunday evening

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MLA Zeeshan Siddique carries the mortal remains of his father outside their home in Bandra

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The band marches ahead of the funeral procession

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Locals offer prayers in Bandra for the late minister

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Despite the rains, a large crowd had gathered to bid farewell to the three-time legislator

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Baba Siddique`s mortal remains being taken from his house to the burial ground

<p>Locals gather for the funeral namaaz outside Baba Siddique`s residence. A large crowd had offered prayers in the building compound, and two floors of the parking of the building </p>

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Locals gather for the funeral namaaz outside Baba Siddique`s residence. A large crowd had offered prayers in the building compound, and two floors of the parking of the building

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Earlier in the day, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde had announced that Baba Siddique will be cremated with full state honours

<p>Siddique, a former minister in the Maharashtra government (2004-2008) and chairman of the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA), will receive this honour in recognition of his public service</p>

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Siddique, a former minister in the Maharashtra government (2004-2008) and chairman of the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA), will receive this honour in recognition of his public service