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May 11, 2026, 04:36 PM - 2 min read
Earlier on Sunday, Omar described a Union Territory with a double power centre as “the worst form of government one could ever imagine.” He reiterated that the restoration of statehood was one of the most pressing issues for Jammu and Kashmir and needed to be addressed on priority.
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May 11, 2026, 12:40 PM - 2 min read
He referred to several Supreme Court rulings and precedents, stating that ideally the Governor should have invited the single largest party or pre-poll alliance to prove its majority. “The majority is proved on the floor of the House, not in Raj Bhavan. Anyway, it is better late than never,” he added.
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May 8, 2026, 04:36 PM - 2 min read
When asked about recent comments by the Leader of Opposition, Omar took a sharp jibe at the BJP, saying there was “no Eknath Shinde in the National Conference” and asserting that all party legislators stood united.
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May 7, 2026, 05:53 PM - 2 min read
The meeting comes amid growing resentment among local population over the Omar Abdullah government for its failure to fulfil key promises made in the 2024 election manifesto. Major unfulfilled promises include free LPG cylinders for poor families and 200 units of free electricity for marginalised sections.
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May 6, 2026, 04:38 PM - 5 min read
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said it was unfair to the people of the Union Territory that the promise of restoring statehood has still not been fulfilled. He questioned whether residents were being punished for not electing a BJP chief minister.
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May 5, 2026, 07:56 PM - 5 min read
Omar added that the INDIA bloc must clearly define its role in national politics. He said it should be made clear whether the alliance is only for parliamentary polls or also for state elections.
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May 4, 2026, 11:44 AM - 2 min read
The annual Darbar Move was restored by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah after his government won the 2024 Assembly elections, despite criticism from the administration.
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May 2, 2026, 05:51 PM - 2 min read
The incident took place while workers were carrying out repair work on a retaining wall near the bridge. The spokesperson said the Chief Minister prayed for eternal peace for the departed souls.
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May 1, 2026, 07:49 PM - 5 min read
Omar Abdullah said if the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls ends up influencing the outcome of the West Bengal Assembly elections, it could create a troubling precedent that political parties across the country must guard against.
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May 1, 2026, 03:50 PM - 2 min read
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday strongly criticised the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for allegedly misleading the public over the Urdu language row, asserting that no decision has been taken by the National Conference government to drop Urdu.
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April 30, 2026, 02:41 PM - 2 min read
Highlighting the importance of facilitating export trade and customs clearance, Omar said the proposed facility is a much-needed and a vital step towards boosting trade from the Union Territory.
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April 29, 2026, 07:39 PM - 3 min read
Officials said the modern 20-coach Vande Bharat train will start its maiden journey from Jammu Tawi and travel up to Srinagar, crossing some of the most challenging geographical stretches of the Valley. At the same time, another train will depart from Srinagar towards Jammu, ensuring simultaneous connectivity from both sides.
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