SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir BJP on Saturday said there was no need for Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to seek restoration of the Union Territory’s statehood as it was the saffron party’s narrative, and that it would be restored at an appropriate time. “It is unfortunate that the National Conference keeps on harping about statehood. […]
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NC slams LoP Sunil Sharma over his remarks on restoration of statehood
SRINAGAR — The National Conference (NC) on Friday slammed Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Sunil Sharma over his remarks that statehood should be restored only after terrorism and separatism are completely uprooted from the Union Territory. In a statement, NC’s state spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar said Sharma’s remarks “directly contradict the […]
BJP defends LG’s move to transfer 48 officers, calls it routine
JAMMU — Defending the transfer of 48 middle-rung officers in the bureaucracy by Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha in Jammu and Kashmir, Leader of the Opposition (LoP) and senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma on Friday criticised the National Conference (NC) government for questioning the move and said that these transfers were conducted within his jurisdiction. […]
Pakistan never stops backstabbing: LoP Sunil Sharma in Assembly
JAMMU — Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Sunil Sharma, on Monday blasted Pakistan for its continued support of terrorism despite India’s persistent efforts to maintain good relations with its neighbours. Speaking to IANS, Sharma said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has always advocated for peace and friendly ties with neighbouring […]
LoP Sunil Sharma meets Amit Shah; discusses region’s security, development
JAMMU — The Leader of Opposition in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Sunil Sharma, on Thursday called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi and discussed with him key issues concerning the Union Territory including security and development. During the meeting, Sharma, a senior BJP leader, also discussed with Shah recent terror incidents and urged […]
PDP holds protest march over BJP leader’s remarks on 1931 ‘martyrs’, demands apology
SRINAGAR — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday held a protest march here against Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Sunil Sharma over his remarks on the 1931 “martyrs” and sought an apology from the BJP legislator. Led by PDP leader Iltija Mufti, party leaders and activists marched from the party […]
BJP leader Sunil Sharma calls on LG Manoj Sinha ahead of Budget Session
JAMMU — Senior BJP leader and Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma called on Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at the Raj Bhavan here on Sunday, an official spokesman said. Sharma discussed various important matters pertaining to the forthcoming Budget Session of the Assembly with the lieutenant governor, the spokesman said. The Budget Session […]
BJP leader Sunil Sharma meets Amit Shah, discusses various issues of J&K
SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Jammu and Kashmir BJP leader Sunil Sharma, met Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss pressing issues impacting the region. During the meeting, Sunil Sharma highlighted the alarming rise in drug abuse and narcotics trafficking in J&K, emphasizing the need for urgent intervention. He also pushed for major infrastructure projects, particularly in […]
BJP demand action against Mehbooba Mufti over ‘anti-national’ remarks
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir BJP leaders on Sunday demanded action against PDP president Mehbooba Mufti for her “anti-national” remarks comparing the situation in Bangladesh with India. They welcomed the recent termination of services of two government employees over alleged militant links by the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and said such actions should continue in […]
Will run parallel govt if J&K Speaker ‘challenges sovereignty and integrity’ of country: BJP
SRINAGAR — The BJP on Friday said it will run a parallel government in Jammu and Kashmir if Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather continues with his behaviour that “challenges sovereignty and integrity” of the country. “We had a parallel assembly outside when the Speaker had our MLAs marshalled out. We raised the issues of our […]