On Sunday, Saddam (41) was spotted at the party’s youth convention held at Nigeen Club, along with his father and other senior party leaders.
Although he was present on stage with the party leaders, Saddam did not give a speech at the convention. This marked his initial public appearance in the Kashmir valley.
According to party leaders, Saddam is expected to take an active part in politics, with a focus on Jammu and Kashmir.
When questioned about whether Saddam would be given any responsibilities in the party, Nizami stated that the party would make a decision on the matter at an appropriate time.
Azad mentioned that he advised his son to take this approach so that he could understand the genuine aspirations and opinions of the people, as people often present an unrealistic picture to public figures.
“This is the way to learn,” he added.
Later, in a tweet, Azad expressed happiness over his son’s entry into politics and expressed hope that he would live up to the expectations of the people.
“Attended a youth interaction programme at Srinagar. Listening to our youth and creating diverse job opportunities for them will be my priority if voted to power. I am glad to see my son Saddam Azad actively joining politics. I hope he lives upto people’s expectations!” Azad wrote on Twitter.
He floated the party in September last year after parting his ways with the Congress.
Saddam joins a long list of political heirs in the erstwhile state.
Omar Abdullah, son of former Union minister and NC president Farooq Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti, daughter of former Union Home minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, Sajad Lone, son of mainstream-turned separatist leader Abdul Gani Lone, and Salman Anees Soz, son of former union minister Saifuddin Soz are among the notable scions who have joined politics in J-K.
