Omar Abdullah has taken oath as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, marking his second stint in the top post ¹. This swearing-in ceremony is significant as it’s the first elected government in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370. The National Conference-Congress alliance secured 48 seats in the recent assembly elections, with the National Conference winning 42 and Congress gaining six.
The oath-taking ceremony took place at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre in Srinagar, with prominent leaders in attendance, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Farooq Abdullah. However, the Congress party has decided not to join the ministry for now, citing their ongoing demand for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.
[news_related_post]Omar Abdullah chose Jammu’s Surender Choudhary as his deputy, aiming to give a voice to the people of the region and make his government inclusive. Five other ministers also took the oath of office, with three vacancies to be filled gradually. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Omar Abdullah, stating that the Centre will work closely with him for J-K’s progress ¹.
