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Omar Abdullah takes oath as J&K Chief Minister, all eyes on Cong's next move

Congress, which won 6 seats in the recent elections, has announced that they will not be a part of the Omar Abdullah government
Omar Abdullah took oath as Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister on Wednesday along with five ministers.
Omar Abdullah took oath as Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister on Wednesday along with five ministers.

Omar Abdullah was sworn in as the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister in a grand ceremony that was attended by top leaders from the INDIA bloc, including Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, Supriya Sule, and Kanimozhi. Congress, which is part of the INDIA alliance and won 6 seats in the recent elections, has announced that they will not be a part of the Omar Abdullah government but will support them....Read More

The National Conference leader is set to take oath at 11.30 am today, marking the beginning of the first elected government in Jammu and Kashmir since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. This follows the revocation of the president's rule, paving the way for a new government after the recent Assembly polls.

The 90 seats in the region were contested in a three-phase election, with the results announced on October 8. NC-Congress alliance secured 48 seats, with the NC leading the alliance to victory, as the Congress won only six seats.

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Oct 16, 2024 11:45 AM IST

Who are the five minister in Omar Abdullah's new cabinet

Along with Omar Abdullah, the five leaders who were sworn in the new government of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir were - Sakina Itoo, Javeed Rana, Surinder Choudhary, Javeed Dar, Satish Sharma.

The oath ceremony was held at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar.

Oct 16, 2024 11:42 AM IST

Omar Abdullah swearing in Live: INDIA bloc leaders attend ceremony

Several leaders from the INDIA alliance - Rahul Gandhi, Kharge, Akhilesh Yadav, Prakash Karat, Kanimozhi, Mehbooba Mufti - attended Omar Abdullah's swearing-in ceremony in Srinagar on Wednesday.

Oct 16, 2024 11:40 AM IST

Omar Abdullah swearing in Live: Five ministers take oath

Along with Omar Abdullah, Jammu and Kashmir L-G Manoj Sinha on Wednesday administered oath as part of the new state cabinet.

Oct 16, 2024 11:38 AM IST

Omar Abdullah is the new Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference leader Omar Abdullah has been sworn in as the chief minister of the state. This is the first elected government in the region since the abrogation of Article 370.

Oct 16, 2024 11:35 AM IST

Leaders gather at Omar Abdullah's swearing-in

Oct 16, 2024 11:30 AM IST

Omar Abdullah to be sworn in shortly, suspense over Congress continues

Omar Abdullah will shortly take oath as the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister but suspense continues on whether or not Congress will be part of the new government. Congress won 6 seats in recently concluded Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections.

Oct 16, 2024 11:10 AM IST

Omar Abdullah swearing-in Live: Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka arrive in Srinagar

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and party leader Priyanka Gandhi arrive in Srinagar on Wednesday to attend the Omar Abdullah's oath taking ceremony.

Oct 16, 2024 10:34 AM IST

First government in J&K after revokation of Article 370

Jammu and Kashmir came under the President’s rule in June 2018, after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) withdrew its support from the coalition government with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The move was followed by the resignation of the then CM Mehbooba Mufti. In August 2019, Article 370 and 35A of the Constitution were revoked by the Centre, and J&K was divided and re-classified into two Union territories, J&K and Ladakh.

Oct 16, 2024 10:09 AM IST

Jammu and Kashmir L-G to administer oath today

Omar Abdullah, who previously served as the chief minister of the erstwhile state from 2009 to 2014 under an NC-Congress coalition will be administered the oath by lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha.

Oct 16, 2024 9:44 AM IST

Congress unlikely to be part of Omar Abdullah-led cabinet in Jammu and Kashmir

The Congress party is unlikely to be part of the Omar Abdullah-led cabinet in Jammu and Kashmir, but it will support the government, sources said. The development comes ahead of Omar Abdullah being sworn in as the first chief minister of the union territory. Read full story here

Oct 16, 2024 9:38 AM IST

"We have a lot to do" Omar Abdullah ahead of swearing-in

Omar Abdullah, the Chief Minister-designate of Jammu and Kashmir, paid his respects at the Mazar-e-Anwar of Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, his grandfather and the first Prime Minister of JK, in Srinagar ahead of his swearing-in ceremony. This poignant moment was a nod to his family's legacy in the region's politics - his father, Farooq Abdullah, had served as Chief Minister three times.

Speaking after offering prayers, Omar emphasized the significance of his government being accountable to the people. "We have a lot to do," he acknowledged. "We need to reassure the people that this government is theirs, and their voices will be heard. For the past 5-6 years, they've been ignored, but it's our responsibility to listen and act on their concerns".

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