Sadiq Ali (2 May 1952 – 18 April 2011)[1] was a senior politician of Kashmir, India, a noted poet and writer and an active environmentalist.
Sadiq Ali graduated from Aligarh Muslim University and earned his MA in Political Science.
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.
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 NC party or its principles.