SRINAGAR, November 10: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) chief spokesperson and MLA Zadibal Tanvir Sadiq on Tuesday hit back at the Leader of Opposition (LoP), saying the party’s history of struggle and sacrifices could not be undermined by political criticism or rhetoric.
Reacting to the LoP’s remarks, Sadiq said the latter was “living in a fool’s paradise” if he believed that political statements and activities could weaken the National Conference.
He said the NC had been built through decades of struggle and sacrifices by generations of people who had stood for the rights and dignity of Jammu and Kashmir. The party, he added, had survived political challenges and attempts to undermine it, while maintaining its connection with the people.
Sadiq further claimed that even if the LoP mobilised his entire party against the NC, it would not make a dent in the organisation. He said the party remained focused on governance, fulfilling its commitments and addressing public concerns rather than engaging in political rhetoric.
Earlier, Sadiq undertook a tour of several areas of Zadibal constituency, including New Colony Lal Bazar and interior areas of Nowshera, to review development works and hear public grievances.
During the visit, he directed officials to undertake repair and restoration work at Nowshera Ghat, which he said had become rodent-infested and was causing inconvenience to residents.
He also visited the residence of Misra Bano, a widow from Hawal whose house was damaged in a natural calamity, and provided her financial assistance of ₹1 lakh. Sadiq assured her of further support, taking note of her circumstances and responsibility for raising her daughter.
The MLA also said he would pursue the proposed Fire Station at Lal Bazar with the concerned authorities and work towards its transfer to the Fire and Emergency Services Department so that it could become operational without further delay.
Later, during a surprise visit to Primary Health Centre (PHC) Lal Bazar, he interacted with patients and attendants and reviewed the functioning of the facility. He assured residents that the issues raised during the visit would be taken up with the concerned authorities for redressal.