Omar Abdullah Becomes First Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory
On October 16, Omar Abdullah was sworn in as the first Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Following his oath-taking ceremony, he received a guard of honor at the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar.
After assuming office, Chief Minister Abdullah held his first meeting with secretaries from various departments. In a post on social media platform X, he announced his return with the words, “I’m back.”
In a move to ensure public convenience, CM Abdullah instructed the police to avoid creating “green corridors” or stopping traffic during his road movements. He emphasized minimizing public inconvenience and reducing the use of sirens. He also advised his cabinet colleagues to adopt the same approach, focusing on serving the people without causing disruptions.
The oath of office was administered by Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Saxena at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre in Srinagar. The event was attended by prominent leaders including Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
Omar Abdullah, who leads the National Conference-led government, has the support of other parties in the INDIA alliance and four independents. The NC-Congress alliance secured a majority in the assembly elections. Abdullah previously served as Chief Minister from 2009 to 2015.
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Omar Abdullah -: Omar Abdullah is an Indian politician who has served as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir before. He is a member of the National Conference party.
Chief Minister -: A Chief Minister is the head of the government of a state or union territory in India. They are responsible for the administration and governance of the region.
Union Territory -: A Union Territory is a type of administrative division in India, which is directly governed by the Central Government. Jammu and Kashmir became a Union Territory in 2019.
Guard of honor -: A guard of honor is a ceremonial event where a group of soldiers or police officers stand in formation to show respect to a person of importance, like a Chief Minister.
National Conference -: The National Conference is a political party in Jammu and Kashmir. It has been one of the major parties in the region and has played a significant role in its politics.
INDIA alliance -: The INDIA alliance is a coalition of political parties in India that come together to support each other in elections and governance. It includes various regional and national parties.