Srinagar, Oct 21
Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Sunil Sharma, on Monday criticised the National Conference (NC), accusing the party of betraying the people of the region and promoting family politics.
Speaking with reporters in Budgam, Sharma, per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that the NC has lost public trust and that voters are now looking for alternatives.
“NC has deceived people in Jammu and Kashmir for decades. Recently, it took a u-turn on smart meters. People are now seeking alternatives,” Sharma said, adding that the Abdullah family has maintained control over 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.
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 said.
He also criticised what he called “double standards” on governance issues, referring to the issue of smart meters and other policies. “Those who eat with silver spoons can never understand the pain of poor people,” Sharma said.
Sharma also said that the BJP would implement policies at the ground 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,” he said.
The Budgam by-election was necessitated after Chief Minister Omar Abdullah retained his Ganderbal seat following the 2024 assembly elections. BJP has fielded Aga Mohsin for the bypoll to Budgam seat—
