Ramban, Sept. 15 -- BJP leader and Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly Sunil Sharma on Monday launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Omar Abdullah over the statehood demand.

Sharma alleged that the issue was being raised to regain control over the police force.

He claimed that the Omar Abdullah-led government would not complete its full term, alleging that "turmoil" had already started within the ruling party's ranks.

Speaking to the media on Monday, Sharma said, "... Statehood is only an obstacle when it comes to regaining a lost reign where the Abdullah family's 'prince' wants to wield the baton, the police baton, and command the police force... Under the administration of PM Modi and HM Amit Shah...