Srinagar, May 13 (KNO): National Conference chief spokesperson and MLA Tanvir Sadiq on Wednesday took a sharp dig at Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma, saying he would offer him coffee and remind him that this is Jammu and Kashmir, not Assam.
Speaking with reporters, Tanvir Sadiq, per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said the BJP was disconnected from the political realities of Jammu and Kashmir and asserted the National Conference would continue to remain the people's choice in the Union Territory.
He said some BJP leaders were making statements without understanding the political realities and public mood of Jammu and Kashmir.
"They are dreaming. They have come from Assam and forgotten the politics of Jammu and Kashmir. I will go to his house and offer him coffee so that he wakes up and understands this is Jammu and Kashmir, not Assam."
"The National Conference is in government because people have voted for it. InshaAllah, when elections are held again after five years, the National Conference will return to power again. Without NC, nobody can form the government here," he said.
Taking a dig at the Opposition, Sadiq said those who promote sports and healthy lifestyles understand society better than those associated with drugs and negativity.
He also dismissed allegations of backdoor appointments and corruption by opposition parties as "baseless and repetitive political narratives" and challenged critics to produce proof against the government.
"If they bring out lists, the world knows who made backdoor appointments and transfers in the past. Let them prove even one illegal appointment or transfer made by our government or ministers," he said.
On PM Modi's remarks regarding austerity measures amid global uncertainty, Sadiq said there was no need for panic but precautionary measures were reasonable.
"The situation globally is concerning. The Prime Minister has spoken about improving preparedness and online facilities. If austerity measures are being suggested, there is nothing wrong in that. But there should be no panic among people," he said.
Welcoming suggestions to reduce unnecessary use of convoys, Sadiq said ministers and legislators in Jammu and Kashmir generally travel only with security vehicles due to security concerns—(KNO)