Close associate of Farooq Abdullah joined our party: BJP leaders

Nagrota, Sep 09: BJP today said that a close associate of National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah for over 28 years, Kuldeep Sharma along with his supporters including NC Block President Joginder Sharma from Block Mathwar today joined the BJP.

According to a press release, Sharma, a prominent face of Nagrota, joined the BJP in presence of Senior leader and BJP candidate for the Nagrota Assembly Constituency Devender Singh Rana.

Pledging his overwhelming support to the BJP, Sharma said, “There is no space for upright, honest and public spirited persons in the National Conference, as discredited and tainted people are dominating the party, which is dangerous for polity. The National Conference does not honour the people with integrity, which is evident from the favours being bestowed upon persons of dubious character while giving mandate.”

“What can be ironic than the fact that persons having murder cases against them are chosen to represent the National Conference to contest the elections,” he said, hoping that the self-respecting and sagacious voters of Nagrota will give a befitting reply through power of their vote for the insult hurled at them.

Welcoming Sharma and their supporters in the BJP, r Rana said their entry into the party will strengthen its position ahead of upcoming elections to fulfill the mission of transforming Nagrota as an economic and educational hub with vistas of opportunities to people, irrespective of religion or caste to progress and flourish.

He lauded the contribution of Sharma and others towards the development of Nagrota and their commitment to public service and expressed confidence that their experience and stature would further enrich the BJP ranks.