Congress leader Thukjey Dolma Tuesday joined the BJP in Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, just a fortnight ahead of the Lok Sabha election in the constituency, a party spokesperson said.
Dolma, a prominent social worker and active member of theCongress, hails from Kardong area of Nobra valley. He joined the BJP inpresence of state party president Ravinder Raina who is camping in Ladakh forelection campaigning, he said.
Terming the joining of Dolma a “big setback” tothe Congress in the region, the spokesperson said she pledged to work forstrengthening the BJP at grass-root level. Welcoming Dolma in the party, Rainasaid the Congress did “severe injustice” with the people of Ladakhover the years.
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi led BJP government, on theother hand, did justice by granting divisional status to Ladakh, sanctionedmedical college hospital, university and mega funding for the many importantroads and tunnels in Leh and Kargil during the past five years,” Rainasaid.
He said the BJP is committed for all round development inLadakh region. Dolma accused the Congress of backstabbing the people of Leh andNobra and did nothing for their betterment.
“Congress is party of corrupt leaders and its manifestois supporting the anti-national forces. The anti-national policies of Congressparty hurt the sentiments of party workers and all the patriotic workers ofCongress are leaving the party,” Dolma said.
Ladakh will go to polls on May 6.