Jammu, May 13 (KINS): Leader of Opposition Sunil Kumar Sharma on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the government led by Omar Abdullah, alleging misgovernance and corruption in Jammu and Kashmir.
Sharma said the government’s “headquarters” appeared to lie somewhere between marathon tracks and the ski slopes of Gulmarg rather than the Civil Secretariat.
“If you are looking for Omar Abdullah or his ministers, don’t go to the Civil Secretariat. You should look for them somewhere between marathon tracks and Gulmarg’s ski slopes,” he said.
The LoP alleged that the Omar Abdullah-led government was more concerned about elites than the common people of Jammu and Kashmir.
“Omar Abdullah-led government allowed the introduction of the lease extension bill to protect the interests of Kashmir’s rich, who have been provided land for peanuts. On the other hand, it has shut its eyes to the problems faced by the common people of J&K. Visit the hospitals and you will see there are no doctors or facilities. Roads across the Union Territory are in shambles, and instead of receiving 200 free units of electricity, people are burdened with hefty power bills,” Sharma said.
Reacting to the controversy surrounding the demand for a liquor ban, Sharma said the Chief Minister’s remarks reflected arrogance and amounted to a U-turn from promises made by the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference during the election campaign.
“This was not only a U-turn from promises made by the National Conference but also showed arrogant behaviour as usual. One of their MPs had talked about a liquor ban during the campaign,” he said.
Earlier, Omar Abdullah had stated that no one was being forced to consume alcohol and that people visited liquor shops by their own choice. Following criticism over the remarks, the Chief Minister said his comments were being “twisted” by political opponents.
Responding to a question regarding the controversy over his remarks on the emergence of an “Eknath Shinde-like situation” in the National Conference, Sharma claimed the party was a “sinking ship.”
“The National Conference is a sinking ship. While its members are desperate to desert it, nobody is yet ready to accept them. I can say with authority that this government will not complete its full term and its downfall has already begun,” he said.
Sharma, however, said it would not be appropriate to comment on Rajya Sabha poll cross-voting at this stage.(KINS)
“Omar Abdullah Govt’s Headquarters Lie Somewhere Between Marathon Tracks and Gulmarg’s Ski Slopes”: LoP Sunil Sharma “NC a sinking ship, will drown at any cost; govt meant for elites, not common man”
