The attack on Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan has stirred the political atmosphere in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Several leaders from both the ruling and opposition parties have reacted to the incident. While opposition parties have questioned the government over the nature of the attack, the BJP has assured a fair investigation and stated that the accused will not be spared.”
Leaders Call For Accountability
Shiv Sena UBT leader Priyanka Chaturvedi labelled the incident as shame and questioned Mumbai Police and Home Minister. In an X post, Chaturvedi highlighted that a series of such incidents show that there is a deliberate attempt to undermine Mumbai by targeting big names.
She wrote, “What a shame that Mumbai sees another high profile attempt on life, the attack on Saif Ali Khan yet again raises questions on Mumbai Police & the Home Minister. This is after a series of incidents that show there is a deliberate attempt to undermine Mumbai by targeting big names: Baba Siddique ji’s family is still awaiting justice after his shocking murder, Salman Khan forced to live in a bullet proof house. Now it is Saif Ali Khan. All in Bandra. An area which has the highest concentration of celebrities, which is supposed to have adequate security.”
She further questioned, ‘If celebrities are not safe then who in Mumbai is?’ and wished the actor a speedy recovery.
What a shame that Mumbai sees another high profile attempt on life, the attack on Saif Ali Khan yet again raises questions on Mumbai Police & the Home Minister. This is after a series of incidents that show there is a deliberate attempt to undermine Mumbai by targeting big…
— Priyanka Chaturvedi🇮🇳 (@priyankac19) January 16, 2025
Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut also attacked the BJP-led state government over the incident and asked when artists like Saif Ali Khan are attacked then to what extent the common public is safe?
AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal also wished for a speedy recovery and strength to the family of actor Saif Ali Khan in this difficult time.
Shocked to hear about the attack on Saif Ali Khan. Wishing him a speedy recovery and strength to his family during this difficult time. https://t.co/nWnO1BreWS
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) January 16, 2025
“Shocked to hear about the attack on Saif Ali Khan. Wishing him a speedy recovery and strength to his family during this difficult time,” AAP chief posted on X.
Congress MP Varsha Eknath Gaikwad expressed shock over the incident. She wrote, “Extremely shocked at this brazen attack. What is going on in Mumbai? That this happens in Bandra in a what is known as a safe neighbourhood, is what is most concerning. What security can the common man then expect? Day in and day out we hear of gun violence, robberies, stabbing incidents in Mumbai and MMR and the government has no answers. We need answers @Dev_Fadnavis!”
Extremely shocked at this brazen attack. What is going on in Mumbai? That this happens in Bandra in a what is known as a safe neighbourhood, is what is most concerning. What security can the common man then expect?
Day in and day out we hear of gun violence, robberies, stabbing… pic.twitter.com/8puKFKA8jk
— Prof. Varsha Eknath Gaikwad (@VarshaEGaikwad) January 16, 2025
In a self-made video, BJP MLA Ram Kadam stated that the Police is responsible for ensuring such incidents does not repeat. “The Police will investigate the incident and no one will be spared. Police are responsible to ensure such an incident does not repeat,” Kadam said.
Actor Saif Ali Khan suffered six stab wounds, two of which were deep, with one located near his spine and a foreign object was also identified near his spine, the Lilavati Hospital said in a statement.
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