In a surprising development, National President of Ekam Sanatan Bharat Dal (ESBD), Advocate Ankur Sharma, met with BJP National President J.P. Nadda at Jammu today.
This meeting comes just one day after Sharma urged voters to support nationalist forces in the ongoing Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections. The purpose of the meeting remains undisclosed, fueling speculation about a potential alignment between Sharma and the ruling BJP.
Highly placed sources have indicated that Ankur Sharma may form an alliance with the BJP. “Talks are underway, and an official announcement could be made soon,” the sources revealed, adding that the merger of ESBD with BJP is arrived due to shared ideological beliefs. Sharma has been a strong advocate for Hindus and Hinduism, principles that the BJP also upholds.
On Saturday (previous day), during a press conference in Jammu, Sharma launched a scathing critique of the NC-Congress alliance and called upon all nationalists and peace-loving citizens to cast their votes in favor of national security and nationalism. However, he stopped short of explicitly endorsing the BJP during his address.
Sharma, a vocal opponent of Articles 370 and 35-A, emphasized the need to decisively defeat any alliances, parties, or individuals advocating for the restoration of these provisions. His party, ESBD, had previously contested the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on multiple seats across the country, including Jammu and Doda-Udhampur. Despite his active involvement in politics, Sharma clarified that ESBD is not participating in the current J&K assembly polls.
This high-profile meeting has ignited significant political buzz, with many speculating about the possibility of a strategic alliance between ESBD and BJP. As the J&K assembly elections continue, all eyes will be on Sharma and the BJP leadership for any official statements regarding the outcome of their discussions.
The political landscape in Jammu and Kashmir remains fluid, and this unexpected meeting could potentially reshape alliances and voter sentiments in the coming days. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
