Jammu, July 13 -- Jammu and Kashmir BJP chief Sat Paul Sharma on Monday defended issuing a legal notice to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah over his allegations that BJP leaders attempted to lure National Conference MLAs with money and ministerial positions, saying the remarks were aimed at tarnishing the party's image.

Speaking to ANI, Sharma said Omar Abdullah should either reveal the names of those allegedly involved or apologise for making the allegations.

"The statement issued by him was an attempt to tarnish the image of the Bharatiya Janata Party. I had stated directly and publicly that the names should be made public. Whatever the names are--the name of the MLA and the name of our so-called leader--should be disclosed. If they canno...