Sadiq Ali

Sadiq Ali, born in Udaipur in British India in 1910, was a prominent freedom fighter. He left his home at a young age to pursue his studies at Allahabad University and actively participated in the freedom struggle. He organized protests against foreign goods and liquor, for which he was arrested by the British authorities. Later, he served as Office Secretary and Permanent Secretary of the AICC and was closely associated with Mahatma Gandhi during his time at the Sevagram Ashram

Sadiq Ali was known for his well-received publications, including “A Survey towards Socialist Thinking in the Congress,” “Democracy and National Integration,” and “The Vision of Swaraj,” among others. These writings reflected his perspectives on political and social issues of his time.

Sadiq Ali passed away on 17th April 2001, leaving behind a legacy of dedicated service to India’s freedom struggle and its post-independence political landscape.

After India gained independence, Sadiq Ali entered politics. He served as the General Secretary of the Indian National Congress, a member of the Provisional Parliament, and a member of the Rajya Sabha. Additionally, he held positions such as Chief Editor of the AICC Economic Review.

Sadiq Ali strongly opposed the partition of India and criticized the Muslim League’s Two Nation Theory. He believed in the unity and integrity of the nation and actively worked against the idea of dividing India into two separate nations.