CEC Vows to Curb Political Violence Post-Siddique's Death

Following the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique in Mumbai, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar has pledged to address violence against political figures as the Model Code of Conduct activates in Maharashtra. The Election Commission aims to prevent such incidents, emphasizing collaboration with police to ensure safety during the upcoming elections.

In the aftermath of NCP leader Baba Siddique's murder in Mumbai, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar has assured that the Election Commission will take a stringent stance to avert violence against political figures, particularly as the Model Code of Conduct is now active in Maharashtra.

Addressing concerns in the wake of Siddique's assassination, Kumar emphasized that the commission will instruct police in the concerned state to treat such politically motivated crimes as completely unacceptable.

The CEC stressed that with the MCC now implemented, they will be vigilant in preventing any kind of political violence, ensuring that incidents like Siddique's killing do not repeat, especially with elections looming.

(With inputs from agencies.)