Omar Abdullah Takes Oath as J&K Chief Minister; Five Ministers Sworn In; All Eyes on Congress’s Next Move
Srinagar, Oct 16: In a grand ceremony held at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar, Omar Abdullah was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, marking the beginning of the first elected government in the region since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. The ceremony was attended by top leaders from the INDIA bloc, including Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, Supriya Sule, and Kanimozhi.
The Congress party, which is part of the INDIA alliance and won six seats in the recent elections, has announced that they will not be a part of the Omar Abdullah government but will support them. This decision adds an interesting dynamic to the new government’s formation.
Election Results and Government Formation
The 90 seats in the region were contested in a three-phase election, with the results announced on October 8. The NC- Congress alliance secured 48 seats, with the National Conference (NC) leading the alliance to victory. The Congress won only six seats, but their support remains crucial for the coalition’s stability.
Sworn-In Ministers
Alongside Omar Abdullah, five leaders were sworn in as ministers in the new government of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. These leaders are:
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Sakina Itoo
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Javeed Rana
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Surinder Choudhary
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Javeed Dar
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Satish Sharma
Attendees and Significance
The oath ceremony was a significant event, attended by several leaders from the INDIA alliance, including Rahul Gandhi, Kharge, Akhilesh Yadav, Prakash Karat, Kanimozhi, and Mehbooba Mufti Their presence underscored the importance of this political transition and the support for Omar Abdullah’s leadership.
Bottom-Line
As Omar Abdullah assumes office as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, all eyes are on the Congress party’s next move and the dynamics of the new government. The successful formation of this government marks a new chapter for the region, with hopes for stability, development, and progress.
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