BJP elects Sunil Sharma as Leader of Opposition, Dr Narendra Singh chosen as party’s Dy Speaker candidate

Srinagar, Nov 03: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday held a Legislative Party meeting in Srinagar which was presided over by Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Prahlad Joshi, and BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh—who oversees the Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh regions and served as the national observer for this session.

The meeting underscored the party's strategic direction in Jammu and Kashmir.

During the meeting, the Legislative body elected BJP General Secretary and MLA from Padder, Sunil Sharma, as the Leader of Opposition (LoP). Dr. Narinder Singh, MLA from Jammu-South, was chosen as the party’s candidate for Deputy Speaker.

Addressing the attendees, Union Minister Prahlad Joshi emphasized the importance of unity and purpose in the party’s objectives, while BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh underscored the significance of the upcoming sessions in shaping Jammu and Kashmir’s development trajectory.

While addressing the media, Prahlad Joshi said, The Legislative Party members have unanimously elected Sunil Sharma as the Leader of the Opposition for the Kashmir Assembly. We are committed to being a constructive opposition, addressing public issues and contributing to the vision of a Viksit Bharat under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi.

Those attended the meeting were Co-Incharge for Jammu and Kashmir, Ashish Sood; BJP UT President Sat Sharma; Member of Parliament Jugal Kishore Sharma; former Deputy Chief Minister Kavinder Gupta; former BJP President Ravinder Raina; along with 28 BJP Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs); Dr. Darkashan Andrabi; Adv Sunil Sethi; Vibodh Gupta; and other core members of the BJP leadership.