PM Modi Congratulates Omar Abdullah on Becoming J&K Chief Minister
||Black and White Digital News ||
||October 16,2024 ||
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Omar Abdullah on taking office as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir on October 16, 2024. This development marks the establishment of the first elected government in the Union Territory since the revocation of Article 370 in 2019. In his message, Modi expressed optimism about working with the new government, stating, “The Centre will work closely with him and his team for J&K’s progress.”
Omar Abdullah, leader of the National Conference (NC), was sworn in alongside five ministers, drawing representation from both Jammu and Kashmir regions. His appointment as CM is backed by a coalition of the NC, Congress, CPI(M), Aam Aadmi Party, and independents. This alliance secured a majority in the Assembly elections, reflecting a shift in the region’s political landscape.
Abdullah emphasized that one of his government’s primary goals would be the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood, a demand promised by central leaders. He also reiterated the NC’s long-standing stance on restoring Article 370. His swearing-in symbolizes a significant political moment, given the sensitivities surrounding the region’s governance and the relationship between Srinagar and New Delhi.
The message from Modi underscores the Centre’s intent to foster collaboration with the newly formed government, signaling a fresh start in the region’s political dynamics.
