He demanded an immediate rollback of the policy and warned that the BJP would intensify its agitation if the order was not withdrawn.
He said the proposed movement would begin in Kashmir with ‘a gherao of the Civil Secretariat’ (Surround the Civil Secretariat in protest) and would later be expanded across Jammu and Kashmir.
The BJP leader also accused the government of failing to fulfil its election promises, including providing 200 units of free electricity, 10 kilograms of free ration, one lakh jobs and free LPG cylinders.
Responding to a question on whether the BJP would join the NC-led statehood protest in Delhi, Sharma ruled out the possibility, saying the party would not stand with “thieves, fraudsters and murderers.”
He asserted that restoration of statehood remains the BJP’s commitment and said it would come through Parliament, not through protests at Jantar Mantar.
Alleging widespread corruption in several government departments, Sharma claimed that money was being collected through transfers and other official processes.
He urged investigating agencies to probe the allegations, adding his responsibility as Leader of the Opposition was to raise public issues and hold the government accountable.
