Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Sunil Sharma, on Monday slammed the National Conference (NC), accusing it of betraying the people and promoting family politics.
Speaking to reporters in Budgam, Sharma, according to the Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that the NC has lost public
“NC has deceived the people of Jammu and Kashmir for decades. Recently, it even took a U-turn on smart meters. People are now looking for alternatives,” Sharma said, adding that the Abdullah family has continued to dominate politics in the region.
“People have started a fight against Abdullah family and will reject them. A big fight has begun in Kashmir against family dominance,” Sharma said.
“People have started a fight against the Abdullah family and will reject them. A big struggle has begun in Kashmir against family dominance,” Sharma said.He alleged that the public is no longer willing to tolerate dynastic politics.
“The National Conference will soon collapse like a pack of cards, and its MLAs will be seen scattered,” he added.Sharma also criticised what he called “double standards” on governance issues, citing smart meters and other policies.
“Those who eat with silver spoons can never understand the pain of poor people,” he said.He further stated that the BJP would implement policies at the grassroots level in Budgam and across the region. “PM Modi’s policies are pro-poor. The BJP will take these welfare measures to the people in Budgam and throughout Kashmir,” Sharma said.
The Budgam by-election was necessitated after Chief Minister Omar Abdullah retained his Ganderbal seat following the 2024 assembly elections. The BJP has fielded Aga Mohsin for the Budgam bypoll. (Agencies)
