BJP mounts major protest against NC government in Jammu, accuses it of failing on promises

BJP workers burn an effigy and raise slogans during a protest rally against the National Conference government, in Jammu on August 17, 2026. | Photo Credit: PTI

“Thousands of BJP workers, MPs, legislators and common people are on the roads to express their anger against the NC-led administration. The elections were held after a long gap, and the National Conference came to power after making several promises before the elections. When it is time to actually work, they keep raising the issue of statehood to mislead the public,” the J-K BJP president stated, but now.

He claimed that since the administration has failed to meet the public’s expectations, it’s using the statehood issue merely to distract residents.

“They know that people will question them. They have already seen the results in Nagrota and Budgam (by polls), and they know what their situation is going to be. National Conference is a completely failed political party. Unfortunately, our misfortune is that their alliance is with a political party (Congress) which has no respect for the national anthem or the national song,” he said.

He assured that the BJP wants the government to work effectively and would play the role of a constructive opposition.

Mr. Sharma warned that the BJP would escalate its agitation if the administration did not address public concerns, planning future protests at district, town and local levels.

He alleged that the government had been unable to ensure adequate civic amenities, including proper roads, electricity and drinking water, despite repeated assurances.

He accused the NC government of losing the public’s confidence and demanded that it take responsibility for its failures and resign.

The Leader of Opposition also rolled out a scathing attack on the National Conference government, accusing it of large-scale corruption, administrative failure and poor governance.

He said the BJP had initially sought to play the role of a constructive opposition, but alleged that the government’s continued failures had left the party with no option but to take its fight to the streets.

Omar Abdullah ‘discriminating’ Jammu

MLA Sham Lal Sharma said the administration would be held accountable “from the floor of the Assembly to the streets” and alleged discrimination against the people of the Jammu region.

MLA Vikram Randhawa also targeted Chief Minister Abdullah, alleging that the administration was more focused on protocol and political posturing than addressing the pressing concerns of the residents.

BJP Mahila Morcha president Neha Mahajan said she specifically raised questions regarding employment opportunities for youth, measures to tackle unemployment and commitments produced towards women.

The BJP leaders also stated the Centre had already indicated that statehood would be restored at an appropriate time and questioned the NC government over its alleged failure to deliver on the promises produced to voters.