Leader of Opposition and senior BJP leader Sunil Sharma on Saturday accused the ruling National Conference (NC) of confusing people with misleading constitutional terminology and challenged the government to substantiate its claims regarding “special status” for Jammu and Kashmir.
Speaking at the BJP’s Mega Joining Programme at SKICC, Srinagar, Sharma said he had openly challenged the government in the Assembly to show where the term “special status” is mentioned in the Constitution in the manner it is being projected.
He reiterated that Article 370 “is history” and said there is no possibility of its restoration.
Referring to the 2024 Assembly elections, Sharma alleged that the NC had sought votes in the name of restoring Article 370 but later stated it could not expect support from the BJP at the Centre.
“The people must ask what exactly is being promised under the term special status,” he said, adding that constitutional positions cannot be altered through political slogans.
The LoP also accused the NC leadership of adopting contradictory stands over the years, alleging that while it publicly criticises the BJP, it has in the past aligned with it politically.
Sharma further said that legislative proceedings are now being closely watched by the public, adding that transparency has increased due to digital access to Assembly debates.
During his address, he also criticised the government over employment and electricity-related commitments, alleging that several promises require greater clarity and accountability.
He urged party workers to take constitutional and governance-related issues to the grassroots level and said the BJP would continue to question the government inside and outside the Assembly.