He had later represented the Bharatiya Janata Party and held various important minister portfolios and was a senior Cabinet Minister. Sharma was known for his straight forward approach and fearless attitude. He played a major role in establishing and expanding the early footprints of Bharatiya Janata Party in Bhopal constituency and Madhya Pradesh. He had left his home constituency and moved to different constituencies in order to expand the party's reach and establish a strong cadre.
