JAMMU, May 31: Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly and senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma on Saturday launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, alleging that the National Conference leader would be willing to settle for anything short of full statehood if his political privileges remained unaffected.
Addressing reporters, Sharma claimed that the Abdullah family has never stepped down from power and has historically prioritised political positions and official protocol over public interests.
“Abdullahs don’t resign; Omar would settle for anything below Union Territory status as long as there is no cut in protocol,” Sharma said while criticising the National Conference’s stance on the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.
The BJP leader alleged that the National Conference has sought to mislead people on key political issues and asserted that its politics has largely revolved around retaining power and privileges.
Sharma said the BJP remains committed to development, transparency and strengthening democratic institutions in Jammu and Kashmir. He also accused the ruling National Conference of creating confusion over constitutional and administrative matters related to the Union Territory.
His remarks come amid an ongoing political debate over the restoration of full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir and discussions on its future administrative framework. (KNC)
