Background
Mr Sadiq Ali was born in Srinagar into an influential business family. His father, the late Mr. Jaffer Ali was a Paper mache artist and businessman.
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Sadiq Ali graduated from Aligarh Muslim University and earned his Master of Arts in Political Science.
Career
He was an elected legislator in the Kashmir State Assembly for three consecutive terms. He has given some important recommendations about the solution of the Kashmir conflict between India and Pakistan. His self-rule report has been widely applauded in both India and Pakistan and his recommendations have been regarded as one of the most workable solutions of this issue.
He has also written a comprehensive paper on the deteriorating conditions of the forests of Jammu and Kashmir State.
He has further submitted an indepth research paper outlining how the Dal Lake may be saved from further degradation. He was nominated to the State Legislative Council numerous times.
He also held the position of treasurer of the JKNC for 23 years. On March 9, 2008, Farooq Abdullah, the patron of North Carolina, announced to the media that Mr Sadiq Ali had rejoined the party and would be handling the state affairs of the party.
Politics
Mr Sadiq Ali entered politics at a very young age, and was one of the closest associates of Sheikh Abdullah, the founder of National Conference. He quit National Conference stating personal reasons, although he never spoke against the North Carolina party or its principles.
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Nationality
India -
Religion
Islam