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{{Short description|Indian Politician, Writer, Blogger.}}
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| birth_date = 7 January
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| birth_place =[[Hassanabad]], [[Srinagar]], [[Kashmir]], [[India]]
| birth_place         = [[Hassanabad]], [[Srinagar]], [[Kashmir]], [[India]]
| residence = Srinagar, [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]], India
| residence           = Srinagar, [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]], India
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| constituency = [[Kashmir]] [[Srinagar]]
| constituency2        = [[Zadibal Assembly constituency|Zadibal]]
| office = NC Headquarters Nawai-Subh Complex, Zero Bridge, Srinagar
| office2              = Member [[Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly]]
| Position =[[POLITICAL ADVISOR]]
| term_start2 = 8 October 2024
| party = [[Jammu & Kashmir National Conference|J&K National Conference]]  
| occupation          = [[Chief Spokesperson JKNC & Political advisor]]
| parents = {{ubl|[[Sadiq Ali]] (father)|Anisa Ali (mother)}}
| party               = [[Jammu & Kashmir National Conference|J&K National Conference]]
| source = <ref>[http://www.asianage.com/india/omar-made-nc-working-president-145 ]{{dead link|date=December 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/nation/north/omar-made-nc-working-president-660 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2012-04-09 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120409154325/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/nation/north/omar-made-nc-working-president-660 |archivedate=9 April 2012 |df=dmy }}</ref>
 
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'''Tanvir Sadiq''' is the Advisor to the former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir [[Omar Abdullah]].
'''Tanvir Sadiq''' is the Member of the Legislative Assembly from the Zadibal constituency in Srinagar, representing the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference. He secured this seat with the highest victory margin in Srinagar, emerging as the top vote-getter in the district. In addition to his legislative role, he serves as the Chief Spokesperson of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference and Advisor to the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir. [[Omar Abdullah]]. He was previously a Srinagar City Corporator.


Born in Srinagar into a political family, he did his schooling from Burn Hall School, Srinagar, and Tyndale Biscoe Memorial. Afterward, He earned a bachelor's degree in Information Technology and Management.
Born in Srinagar into a political family, he did his schooling from Burn Hall School, Srinagar, and Tyndale Biscoe Memorial. Afterward, he earned a bachelor's degree in Information Technology and Management.


He commenced his political career as an elected corporator (City council member). He then became the Spokesperson of the [[Jammu & Kashmir National Conference]] party. He quit the party publicly in a rally in the late 2000's claiming the party, National Conference, is hostile towards youth empowerment and only gives election tickets to its loyalists. He then surreptitiously joined the party back when he was offered the role of party spokesman creating doubts about his credibility to be honest with the public.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/omar-abdullah-picks-tanvir-sadiq-as-national-conference-spokesman/1/185521.html |title=Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah picks Tanvir Sadiq as National Conference spokesman : North, News - India Today |publisher=Indiatoday.intoday.in |date=2012-04-22 |accessdate=2016-12-01}}</ref>  This was followed by a stint as political secretary to the former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah. He is now the political advisor to him. The former was a government position and the latter is a party political one.
He commenced his political career as an elected corporator (City council member). He then became the Spokesperson of the [[Jammu & Kashmir National Conference]] party.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/north/story/omar-abdullah-picks-tanvir-sadiq-as-national-conference-spokesman-99862-2012-04-21 |title=Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah picks Tanvir Sadiq as National Conference spokesman : North, News - India Today |publisher=Indiatoday.intoday.in |date=2012-04-22 |access-date=2016-12-01}}</ref>  This was followed by a stint as political secretary to the former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah. He was nominated as the Chief Spokesperson of Jammu and National conference party.


Tanvir was a part of the International visitors leadership program of the United States of America. The IVLP is one of the US Governments most prestigious professional programs for International opinion leaders. Three former PM’s and many former CM’s have been a part of this program in the past. He was amongst the 8 politicians invited by the United States of America under the auspices of their International visitor leadership program entitled “U.S Legislative processes for young political leaders.
==Political career==
 
He won Assembly Elections in General Elections 2024 and currently is a MLA from Zadibal Constituency.<ref name="At Least 13 New MLAs In Jammu And Kashmir Are From Political Families">{{cite news |last1=NDTV |date=13 October 2024 |title=At Least 13 New MLAs In Jammu And Kashmir Are From Political Families |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/at-least-13-new-mlas-in-jammu-and-kashmir-are-from-political-families-6779727 |accessdate=13 October 2024}}</ref>
Tanvir has also been a part of the delegation by the British High Commission for the “Indian politicians visit to the UK”
He was amongst the 12-member delegation comprising leaders cutting across party lines across India. The visits objective was to deepen the delegates’ understanding of the UK. British politics, domestic policy priorities, foreign policy, and trade and investment ambitions.
 
His hobbies pertain largely to politics. He states this passion by writing on politics, social issues and matters relating to empowerment of youth and women. He has contributed in various local, national and International newspapers like The Gulf News, the Hindu, India Today and the Greater Kashmir. Being the media panelist for his party, He represents it on various news channels both nationally and internationally  and is also a known blogger.<ref>http://www.kashmirleader.blogspot.com</ref>
 
Politics in Kashmir is a risky vocation: He and his family have survived almost a dozen attacks but that has not deterred him from the desire to work towards public good. He is committed to principals and ideals of his party-notwithstanding the danger and risks.
 
Tanvir Sadiq is the son of a senior politician of the erstwhile state of [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)|Jammu and Kashmir]] [[Sadiq Ali]], and grandson of Jaffer Ali who was a [[papier-mâché]] artist and an entrepreneur from [[Srinagar]], [[Kashmir]].
 
==Biography==


===Early life and education===
He was the Head of the [[Jammu & Kashmir National Conference|National Conference]] Cyber Cell,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jknc.in |title=Jammu & Kashmir National Conference :: HOME |publisher=Jknc.in |date=2010-12-05 |accessdate=2016-12-01}}</ref> was elected as a corporator (member of city council) of the [[Srinagar Municipal Corporation]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.smcsite.org/index.php?link=Constituency&select11=47 |title=Srinagar Municipal Corporation ::. Official Website of Srinagar Municipal Corporation, J&K-Constituency |publisher=Smcsite.org |date= |accessdate=2016-12-01}}</ref> was re-elected as the Leader of the Opposition and was a [[mayor]]al candidate twice but never won.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.outlookindia.com/item.aspx?373662 |title=News.outlookindia.com &#124; NC retains mayor, dy mayorship in J&K; municipal council |accessdate=2010-05-06 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718091049/http://news.outlookindia.com/item.aspx?373662 |archivedate=18 July 2011 |df=dmy }}</ref> Sadiq worked as a member of two prestigious committees of the corporation and represented the corporation at various seminars.  
Born on 7 January{{when|date=July 2020}} at Srinagar. Sadiq did his schooling at the Burn Hall Srinagar, and Tyndale Biscoe Memorial. Afterward he earned a [[bachelor's degree]] in Information Technology and Management.{{citation needed|date=April 2015}}
 
==Political career==
He was the Head of the [[Jammu & Kashmir National Conference|National Conference]] Cyber Cell,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jknc.in |title=Jammu & Kashmir National Conference :: HOME |publisher=Jknc.in |date=2010-12-05 |accessdate=2016-12-01}}</ref> was elected as a corporator (member of city council) of the [[Srinagar Municipal Corporation]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.smcsite.org/index.php?link=Constituency&select11=47 |title=Srinagar Municipal Corporation ::. Official Website of Srinagar Municipal Corporation, J&K-Constituency |publisher=Smcsite.org |date= |accessdate=2016-12-01}}</ref> was re-elected as the Leader of the Opposition and was a [[mayor]]al candidate twice.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.outlookindia.com/item.aspx?373662 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-05-06 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718091049/http://news.outlookindia.com/item.aspx?373662 |archivedate=18 July 2011 |df=dmy }}</ref> Sadiq worked as a member of two prestigious committees of the corporation and represented the corporation at various seminars.


Tanvir was the political advisor to former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.
Tanvir was the political advisor to former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.
Tanvir is a prominent voice & the media face of the party. He is an ardent supporter of Chief Minister [[Omar Abdullah]].


==Achievements and present stand==
==Achievements and present stand==


He remains a staunch supporter of [[Omar Abdullah]] and has been writing extensively in his favour with arguments.<ref>[http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2011/Jun/26/let-omar-continue-7.asp ''Let Omar Continue''] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110630031351/http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2011/Jun/26/let-omar-continue-7.asp |date=30 June 2011 }}</ref> He believes [[Omar Abdullah]] has not only a lot of potential but the only one who can deliver. He has been attacked for his outburst against the atrocities committed by the Paramilitary and the Militants<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2007/01/22/stories/2007012222620100.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071231034913/http://www.hindu.com/2007/01/22/stories/2007012222620100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2007-12-31 |title=Archive News |date=2007-01-22|work=[[The Hindu]] |accessdate=2016-12-01}}</ref> and has been harassed a number of times by some agencies for his criticism over the human rights issue. His passport had also been withheld reportedly on this pretext.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.conveyormagazine.com/Main.asp?MagID=2&MagNo=15|title=This domain may be for sale}}</ref> Sadiq writes for Jammu and Kashmir's largest circulated newspaper the ''Greater Kashmir''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/May/22/new-delhi-s-hypocrisy-19.asp |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-06-23 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110212155742/http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/2010/May/22/new-delhi-s-hypocrisy-19.asp |archivedate=12 February 2011 |df=dmy }}</ref> and sometimes for other local papers like the ''Kashmir Times''.<ref>[http://www.kashmirtimes.com/archive/0701/070101/feature.htm ]{{dead link|date=December 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kashmiraffairs.org/tanvir%20sadiq%20self%20rule%20model.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-03-12 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110726081215/http://www.kashmiraffairs.org/tanvir%20sadiq%20self%20rule%20model.html |archivedate=26 July 2011 |df=dmy }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sarcajc.com/Feb_09-Newspaper_Watch.html |title=Feb 09-Newspaper Watch |publisher=Sarcajc.com |accessdate=2016-12-01 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161201214628/https://www.sarcajc.com/Feb_09-Newspaper_Watch.html |archivedate=1 December 2016 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
He has been a columnist for India's largest newspapers [[India Today]]  "Apply the same yard stick"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/opinion/tanvir-sadiq/story/tanvir-sadiq-afzal-guru-kashmir-national-conference-182717-2014-02-26 |title=Apply the same yardstick, says Tanvir Sadiq : Tanvir Sadiq, News - India Today |publisher=Indiatoday.intoday.in |date=2014-02-26 |access-date=2016-12-01}}</ref>
 
[[Mail Today]] "Does India need a Hero".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/opinion/tanvir-sadiq/story/new-india-hero-heroine-arvind-kejriwal-narendra-modi-178244-2014-01-24 |title=Does India need a hero? : Tanvir Sadiq, News - India Today |publisher=Indiatoday.intoday.in |date=2014-01-25 |access-date=2016-12-01}}</ref> He also writes for the Gulf News and the Hindu.
Tanvir is also a columnist for India's largest News Papers [[India Today]]  "Apply the same yard stick"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/tanvir-sadiq-afzal-guru-kashmir-national-conference/1/345588.html |title=Apply the same yardstick, says Tanvir Sadiq : Tanvir Sadiq, News - India Today |publisher=Indiatoday.intoday.in |date=2014-02-26 |accessdate=2016-12-01}}</ref>
[[Mail Today]] "Does India need a Hero".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/new-india-hero-heroine-arvind-kejriwal-narendra-modi/1/339668.html |title=Does India need a hero? : Tanvir Sadiq, News - India Today |publisher=Indiatoday.intoday.in |date=2014-01-25 |accessdate=2016-12-01}}</ref> He also writes for the Gulf News and the Hindu.
 
Tanvir believes that Kashmir's destiny lies in communal harmony and brotherly relations between [[India]] and [[Pakistan]], that will make borders irrelevant and give the youth of the state an opportunity to contribute to the removal of barriers. He also believes that to ensure the success of the peace process, youth must have a say and their fate should not be left in the hands of people who neither understand the global compulsions nor the economic aspects of modern-day polity.<ref>[http://www.kashmirtimes.com/archive/0803/080327/news2.htm ]{{dead link|date=December 2016}}</ref>
 
Sadiq has survived many attacks by [[terrorist]]s.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2007/20070122/j&k.htm#4 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-03-10 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090201085807/http://tribuneindia.com/2007/20070122/j%26k.htm#4 |archivedate=1 February 2009 |df=dmy }}</ref>
 
Tanvir has in past contested election as an [[Independent (politician)|independent]] candidate.<ref>[http://www.risingkashmir.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8677 ]{{dead link|date=December 2016}}</ref>
 
==Manifesto==


1. Restoration of Autonomy to the state of Jammu and Kashmir
Sadiq has survived attacks by [[terrorist]]s.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tribuneindia.com/2007/20070122/j&k.htm#4 |title=The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Jammu & Kashmir |accessdate=2010-03-10 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090201085807/http://tribuneindia.com/2007/20070122/j%26k.htm#4 |archivedate=1 February 2009 |df=dmy }}</ref> Tanvir has in past contested election as an [[Independent (politician)|independent]] candidate.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-06-05 |title=Rising Kashmir |url=https://risingkashmir.com/ |access-date=2025-06-05 |website=Rising Kashmir |language=en-US}}</ref>
2. Revocation of AFSPA from areas which are peaceful
3. Empowerment of youth & women.


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*The Gulf News [http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/columns/The-cynical-assumptions-of-Delhi/article14488764.ece ''The cynical assumptions of Delhi'']
*The Gulf News [http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/columns/The-cynical-assumptions-of-Delhi/article14488764.ece ''The cynical assumptions of Delhi'']
*The Hindu [http://gulfnews.com/opinion/thinkers/resolving-the-kashmir-impasse-1.1986712 ''Resolving the Kashmir impasse'']
*The Hindu [http://gulfnews.com/opinion/thinkers/resolving-the-kashmir-impasse-1.1986712 ''Resolving the Kashmir impasse'']
*India Today/Mail Today [http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/omar-abdullah-picks-tanvir-sadiq-as-national-conference-spokesman/1/185521.html ''Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah picks Tanvir Sadiq as National Conference spokesman'']
*India Today/Mail Today [https://www.indiatoday.in/india/north/story/omar-abdullah-picks-tanvir-sadiq-as-national-conference-spokesman-99862-2012-04-21 ''Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah picks Tanvir Sadiq as National Conference spokesman'']
*The Asian Age.[http://www.asianage.com/india/omar-made-nc-working-president-145 ''Tanvir Sadiq, Sokesperson for National Conference'']{{dead link|date=January 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
*The Asian Age.[http://www.asianage.com/india/omar-made-nc-working-president-145 ''Tanvir Sadiq, Sokesperson for National Conference'']{{dead link|date=January 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
*Conveyor Magazine (2010).[http://www.conveyormagazine.com/Main.asp?MagID=2&MagNo=15 ''Past Haunts Passports''], page 40
*Conveyor Magazine (2010).[http://www.conveyormagazine.com/Main.asp?MagID=2&MagNo=15 ''Past Haunts Passports''] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161201213319/http://www.conveyormagazine.com/Main.asp?MagID=2&MagNo=15 |date=1 December 2016 }}, page 40
*The Times of India.[https://web.archive.org/web/20110811055656/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2007-01-21/india/27887272_1_hizbul-unidentified-militants-militant-outfit ''Tanvir Sadiq attacked'']
*The Times of India.[https://web.archive.org/web/20110811055656/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2007-01-21/india/27887272_1_hizbul-unidentified-militants-militant-outfit ''Tanvir Sadiq attacked'']
*The Hindu (2007).[http://www.hindu.com/2007/01/22/stories/2007012222620100.html ''PDP Leader escapes bid on life'']{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}.
*The Hindu (2007).[http://www.hindu.com/2007/01/22/stories/2007012222620100.html ''PDP Leader escapes bid on life'']{{dead link|date=January 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}.
*The OUTLOOK India Magazine.[https://web.archive.org/web/20110718091049/http://news.outlookindia.com/item.aspx?373662 ''Mayoral Candidate'']
*The OUTLOOK India Magazine.[https://web.archive.org/web/20110718091049/http://news.outlookindia.com/item.aspx?373662 ''Mayoral Candidate'']
*The Daily Excelsior (2008).[https://archive.today/20070619090230/http://www.dailyexcelsior.com/web1/07jan21/news.htm ''Councillor Attacked'']
*The Daily Excelsior (2008).[https://archive.today/20070619090230/http://www.dailyexcelsior.com/web1/07jan21/news.htm ''Councillor Attacked'']
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*The Kashmir Times [http://www.kashmirtimes.com/archive/0701/070108/feature.htm ''Editorial'']{{dead link|date=January 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
*The Kashmir Times [http://www.kashmirtimes.com/archive/0701/070108/feature.htm ''Editorial'']{{dead link|date=January 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
*Independent Voice [http://www.powerpolitics.in/Issues/052009/political-economay2.php ''Power Politics'']{{dead link|date=January 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
*Independent Voice [http://www.powerpolitics.in/Issues/052009/political-economay2.php ''Power Politics'']{{dead link|date=January 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
*Election Office [http://www.empoweringindia.org/new/preview.aspx?candid=185307&cid=19 ''Affidavit Details of Tanvir Sadiq Ali'']
*Election Office {{usurped|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20110726031933/http://www.empoweringindia.org/new/preview.aspx?candid=185307&cid=19 ''Affidavit Details of Tanvir Sadiq Ali'']}}


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Tanvir Sadiq
Member Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly
Assumed office
8 October 2024
ConstituencyZadibal
Personal details
Born7 January
Hassanabad, Srinagar, Kashmir, India
Political partyJ&K National Conference
Parent(s)
ResidenceSrinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
OccupationChief Spokesperson JKNC & Political advisor

Tanvir Sadiq is the Member of the Legislative Assembly from the Zadibal constituency in Srinagar, representing the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference. He secured this seat with the highest victory margin in Srinagar, emerging as the top vote-getter in the district. In addition to his legislative role, he serves as the Chief Spokesperson of the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference and Advisor to the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir. Omar Abdullah. He was previously a Srinagar City Corporator.

Born in Srinagar into a political family, he did his schooling from Burn Hall School, Srinagar, and Tyndale Biscoe Memorial. Afterward, he earned a bachelor's degree in Information Technology and Management.

He commenced his political career as an elected corporator (City council member). He then became the Spokesperson of the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference party.[3] This was followed by a stint as political secretary to the former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Omar Abdullah. He was nominated as the Chief Spokesperson of Jammu and National conference party.

Political career[edit | edit source]

He won Assembly Elections in General Elections 2024 and currently is a MLA from Zadibal Constituency.[4]

He was the Head of the National Conference Cyber Cell,[5] was elected as a corporator (member of city council) of the Srinagar Municipal Corporation,[6] was re-elected as the Leader of the Opposition and was a mayoral candidate twice but never won.[7] Sadiq worked as a member of two prestigious committees of the corporation and represented the corporation at various seminars.

Tanvir was the political advisor to former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.

Achievements and present stand[edit | edit source]

He has been a columnist for India's largest newspapers India Today "Apply the same yard stick"[8] Mail Today "Does India need a Hero".[9] He also writes for the Gulf News and the Hindu.

Sadiq has survived attacks by terrorists.[10] Tanvir has in past contested election as an independent candidate.[11]

Excerpts[edit | edit source]

  1. A sub-continental conference of the Indo-Pak youth both in Srinagar and Muzaffarabad.
  2. Persuade both India and Pakistan for greater student exchange between the two countries.
  3. Environmental awareness. Both in two parts of the state and devising a solution that can safeguard the environment.
  4. Considering the substantial damage that the state has suffered from various natural calamities, formulate a comprehensive disaster management policy with total involvement of the youth on both sides.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ http://www.asianage.com/india/omar-made-nc-working-president-145 [dead link]
  2. ↑ "Omar made NC working president". Archived from the original on 9 April 2012. Retrieved 2012-04-09.
  3. ↑ "Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah picks Tanvir Sadiq as National Conference spokesman : North, News - India Today". Indiatoday.intoday.in. 22 April 2012. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  4. ↑ NDTV (13 October 2024). "At Least 13 New MLAs In Jammu And Kashmir Are From Political Families". Retrieved 13 October 2024.
  5. ↑ "Jammu & Kashmir National Conference :: HOME". Jknc.in. 5 December 2010. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  6. ↑ "Srinagar Municipal Corporation ::. Official Website of Srinagar Municipal Corporation, J&K-Constituency". Smcsite.org. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  7. ↑ "News.outlookindia.com | NC retains mayor, dy mayorship in J&K; municipal council". Archived from the original on 18 July 2011. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
  8. ↑ "Apply the same yardstick, says Tanvir Sadiq : Tanvir Sadiq, News - India Today". Indiatoday.intoday.in. 26 February 2014. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  9. ↑ "Does India need a hero? : Tanvir Sadiq, News - India Today". Indiatoday.intoday.in. 25 January 2014. Retrieved 1 December 2016.
  10. ↑ "The Tribune, Chandigarh, India - Jammu & Kashmir". Archived from the original on 1 February 2009. Retrieved 2010-03-10.
  11. ↑ "Rising Kashmir". Rising Kashmir. 5 June 2025. Retrieved 5 June 2025.

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