Sunil Sharma was appointed as the leader of the Jammu and Kashmir BJP legislature party on Sunday (Nov 3), marking a historic moment as he became the first Leader of Opposition from the BJP in the Union Territory.

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A spokesman of the BJP announced, “Sunil Sharma has been elected as the BJP legislature party leader. He will be the leader of the opposition in the Assembly,” following a meeting held in Srinagar.

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Sharma was elected for a second term, securing victory in the newly formed Padder Nagseni constituency, which emerged from the 2022 delimitation process. He faced stiff competition from Pooja Thakur of the National Conference, the current chairperson of the District Development Council (DDC) Kishtwar.

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After his election, Sunil Sharma expressed his appreciation for the trust placed in him. He stated, “With the help, experience and blessings of my MLA colleagues, I will discharge my duties. Keeping in mind the party policies and aspirations of the people, we will be the voice of the people in the assembly and outside as well.”

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<h2>Background of Sunil Sharma</h2>

Sunil Sharma has completed his education up to Class 12 and is currently pursuing his graduation at Lovely Professional University in Jalandhar. His financial disclosures show assets worth ₹3 crore ($356574.60) and liabilities totalling ₹3 lakh ($3565.75). Previously, he represented the Kishtwar constituency in the 2014 assembly elections and served as minister of state for science and technology and transport, with independent charge.

(With inputs from agencies)

Sunil Sharma was appointed as the leader of the Jammu and Kashmir BJP legislature party on Sunday (Nov 3), marking a historic moment as he became the first Leader of Opposition from the BJP in the Union Territory.

Sunil Sharma was appointed as the leader of the Jammu and Kashmir BJP legislature party on Sunday (Nov 3), marking a historic moment as he became the first Leader of Opposition from the BJP in the Union Territory. Also read | J&K: Grenade blast in Srinagar’s ‘Sunday market’ injures 11; search for attackers underway A spokesman of the BJP announced, “Sunil Sharma has been elected as the BJP legislature party leader. He will be the leader of the opposition in the Assembly,” following a meeting held in Srinagar. Also read | Delhi AQI crosses 500 mark, PM2.5 level 65 times over WHO prescribed limit Sharma was elected for a second term, securing victory in the newly formed Padder Nagseni constituency, which emerged from the 2022 delimitation process. He faced stiff competition from Pooja Thakur of the National Conference, the current chairperson of the District Development Council (DDC) Kishtwar. Also read | Yogi Adityanath gets death threat, asked to resign in 10 days or get 'killed like Baba Siddique' After his election, Sunil Sharma expressed his appreciation for the trust placed in him. He stated, “With the help, experience and blessings of my MLA colleagues, I will discharge my duties. Keeping in mind the party policies and aspirations of the people, we will be the voice of the people in the assembly and outside as well.” Also read | ‘Some friends are complicated’: EAM Jaishankar on India’s evolving global alliances Background of Sunil Sharma Sunil Sharma has completed his education up to Class 12 and is currently pursuing his graduation at Lovely Professional University in Jalandhar. His financial disclosures show assets worth ₹3 crore ($356574.60) and liabilities totalling ₹3 lakh ($3565.75). Previously, he represented the Kishtwar constituency in the 2014 assembly elections and served as minister of state for science and technology and transport, with independent charge. (With inputs from agencies)

Meet Sunil Sharma: BJP's first-ever leader of opposition in Jammu and Kashmir

A Nepali Congress MP from Kathmandu was arrested, on Thursday, for allegedly possessing fake academic certificates by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB).&nbsp;

Sunil Sharma, who was elected from the Morang-3 constituency, was arrested on charges of forgery related to his educational certificates, Nepal Police spokesperson, Deputy Inspector General Kuber Kadayat said.&nbsp;

As per local media reports, Sharma who is also a medical professional and runs a hospital, was charged with a similar case nearly seven years ago.

The ruling party in Nepal, Nepali Congress, opposes his arrest.

"He was arrested because he demanded the resignation of Home and Finance Ministers over a gold smuggling case," Nepali Congress lawmaker Arjun Nar Singh KC alleged.&nbsp;

"Why did the police drop the investigation seven years back against Sharma and why are they digging out now," he asked.

Sharma is a verbal critic of Home Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha and Finance Minister Prakash Sharan for their alleged involvement in the gold smuggling case. Shrestha belongs to the CPN (Maoist Center), whereas Mahat is from the Nepali Congress.&nbsp;

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Last month, on July 18, Nepal police had seized around 100 kg of gold near the Kathmandu airport.&nbsp;

After the confiscation by the police, Sharma released a statement accusing the Home and Finance Ministries saying that such a quantity of the precious metal cannot be smuggled from Hong Kong to Kathmandu without the involvement of ministries.

After the arrest, Sharma was taken into custody under Article 103 (6) of the Constitution of Nepal, the CIB informed House Speaker Dev Raj Ghimire.

The CIB further said that the MP was arrested as per the law since the probe was considered necessary on the charge of possession of fake academic certificates.

Some of the doctors in Nepal have allegedly obtained registration from Nepal Medical Council by submitting fake academic certificates from India and have then attended exams conducted by the Council for registration certificates, said CIB.

The Bureau further added that at least seven doctors, who used fake academic certificates to pursue MBBS, were also arrested on Thursday and Friday. Similarly, Sharma's certificate of I.Sc. was 'not verified' by the National Examinations Board, news agency IANS reported citing CIB.

(With inputs from agencies)

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A Nepali Congress MP from Kathmandu was arrested, on Thursday, for allegedly possessing fake academic certificates by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB). Sunil Sharma, who was elected from the Morang-3 constituency, was arrested on charges of forgery related to his educational certificates, Nepal Police spokesperson, Deputy Inspector General Kuber Kadayat said.

A Nepali Congress MP from Kathmandu was arrested, on Thursday, for allegedly possessing fake academic certificates by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB). Sunil Sharma, who was elected from the Morang-3 constituency, was arrested on charges of forgery related to his educational certificates, Nepal Police spokesperson, Deputy Inspector General Kuber Kadayat said. As per local media reports, Sharma who is also a medical professional and runs a hospital, was charged with a similar case nearly seven years ago. The ruling party in Nepal, Nepali Congress, opposes his arrest. "He was arrested because he demanded the resignation of Home and Finance Ministers over a gold smuggling case," Nepali Congress lawmaker Arjun Nar Singh KC alleged. "Why did the police drop the investigation seven years back against Sharma and why are they digging out now," he asked. Sharma is a verbal critic of Home Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha and Finance Minister Prakash Sharan for their alleged involvement in the gold smuggling case. Shrestha belongs to the CPN (Maoist Center), whereas Mahat is from the Nepali Congress. Also read: India: Body of teenager found inside well in Rajasthan, locals allege rape, murder by teacher; probe on Last month, on July 18, Nepal police had seized around 100 kg of gold near the Kathmandu airport. After the confiscation by the police, Sharma released a statement accusing the Home and Finance Ministries saying that such a quantity of the precious metal cannot be smuggled from Hong Kong to Kathmandu without the involvement of ministries. After the arrest, Sharma was taken into custody under Article 103 (6) of the Constitution of Nepal, the CIB informed House Speaker Dev Raj Ghimire. The CIB further said that the MP was arrested as per the law since the probe was considered necessary on the charge of possession of fake academic certificates. Some of the doctors in Nepal have allegedly obtained registration from Nepal Medical Council by submitting fake academic certificates from India and have then attended exams conducted by the Council for registration certificates, said CIB. The Bureau further added that at least seven doctors, who used fake academic certificates to pursue MBBS, were also arrested on Thursday and Friday. Similarly, Sharma's certificate of I.Sc. was 'not verified' by the National Examinations Board, news agency IANS reported citing CIB. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Nepali Congress MP arrested for allegedly possessing fake academic certificates