Historic Milestone: Omar Abdullah Becomes First Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir UT

Omar Abdullah has been sworn in as the inaugural Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, marking a significant political development. This new government replaces the presidential rule, highlighting a pivotal moment in J&K's political landscape, post the abrogation of Article 370.

Omar Abdullah, Vice President of the National Conference, took the oath as the first Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The ceremony was officiated by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar. Abdullah's appointment marks a significant political shift in the region.

In a significant political development, other ministers including National Conference MLAs Javed Ahmed Rana, Javid Ahmad Dar, Sakina Itoo, and Surinder Kumar Chowdhary were sworn in by LG Sinha. A notable inclusion in the Cabinet was Independent MLA Satish Sharma, representing the Chhamb assembly seat, underscoring the diverse composition of the new administration.

Prominent political figures, including Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, witnessed the event. The presence of various leaders from the INDIA Bloc, such as Akhilesh Yadav and Mehbooba Mufti, highlighted the coalition's support. The government formation follows NC-Congress's victory in the assembly elections and ends the presidential rule imposed since 2018.

(With inputs from agencies.)