J-K: LoP Sunil Sharma calls on LG, discusses welfare of families hit by Pak shelling
Srinagar, May 25 (PTI) Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, Sunil Sharma, on Sunday called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and discussed various issues including the welfare of families affected by Pakistani shelling.
Sharma was accompanied by J&K BJP president Sat Sharma and several other party MLAs from Jammu region.
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