Accuses Speaker of Partisanship; Criticizes NC’s “Separatist Agenda”
TDD Correspondent
Srinagar, (TDD): Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Sunil Sharma, issued a strong warning on Friday, stating that his party would consider forming a parallel government if the current administration’s conduct remains unchanged.
In a press briefing, accompanied by fellow MLAs like Sham Lal Sharma, Sharma accused the Speaker of acting as a partisan figure, aligning with a particular party and engaging in unconstitutional behavior.
Sharma highlighted that their leaders intended to discuss the government’s promises and the Lieutenant Governor’s initiatives. However, the National Conference (NC) presented a resolution opposing Parliament’s August 5, 2019, decision, which Sharma described as promoting separatist sentiments.
Sharma expressed frustration that the Speaker publicly framed the resolution as a demand for restoring Article 370, despite Parliament and the Supreme Court’s final stance on the matter.
“I challenge Omar Abdullah to point to any reference in the Indian Constitution about J&K’s special status. If he can prove it, I’ll step down from politics,” Sharma stated, adding that Article 370 was a temporary provision now permanently removed.
He argued that the NC’s push for special status is linked to a history of violence, citing instances such as the killing of civilians and leaders. “They don’t want tourism, only street violence, which we in the BJP will not allow,” Sharma declared.
Sharma mentioned that BJP MLAs held a parallel assembly in the Assembly lawns after being escorted out, emphasizing that this action should not be dismissed. If the government’s approach doesn’t change, he warned, a parallel administration could be established in Jammu and Kashmir.
He reiterated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah are committed to restoring statehood, but accused the NC of trying to prevent this restoration(TDD)