Rebel lawmaker Satish Sharma becomes member of Omar’s new cabinet
Rebel Congress MP Satish Sharma defeated BJP candidate Rajiv Sharma by nearly 7,000 votes to become an independent from the Chhamb assembly seat and has now joined the National Conference government. He has been included in Omar Abdullah’s new cabinet. Sharma was appointed as Jammu region’s representative in Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s government. His move is seen as important in the BJP areas of Jammu. Sharma, the only non-BJP MLA from Jammu region, joining the NC government has become a cause for celebration in the Chhamb constituency. His supporters celebrated by handing out candy, firecrackers and dancing to music.
“I thank Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for providing proper representation to Jammu region and for working towards bridging the gap between the two regions,” Satish Sharma said after taking the oath. He also promised to work hard Restoring statehood, one of the biggest issues in the state, said in the coming days the voices of the people on the streets will need to be raised.
left wing congress party
Let us tell you that 42-year-old Satish Sharma left the party after not getting support from the Congress and contested the elections as an independent. He won by 6,929 votes defeating BJP candidate Rajeev Sharma. Former deputy chief minister and veteran Congress leader Tara Chand, who has won the seat thrice, finished third this time. Sharma is the son of senior Congress leader and former MP Madan Lal Sharma. He has a long association with Indian politics. His father Madan Lal served as Jammu Poonch district councilor twice and provincial councilor thrice. His uncle Sham Lal Sharma is currently a BJP MP.
Flags planted at BJP strongholds
Sharma has planted his flag in the BJP stronghold. In this regard, he is seen as an important change in the politics of Jammu and Kashmir. Sharma’s supporters say he will represent the entire Jammu region and will bring a new wave of development. Satish studied MBA from the University of Wales and LLB from Jammu University.
