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Omar Abdullah Takes Oath as J&K CM

CosmicTaco · 2024-10-17T08:51:44.178657+05:30

- **Omar Abdullah** sworn in as **Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister** with **Surinder Choudhary** as his deputy. - **Five ministers** took oath, ensuring **regional balance** between Jammu and Kashmir. - **Congress** sat out of the cabinet due to a disagreement over portfolios but continues to support the government. - This marks the first elected government since the **abrogation of Article 370** in 2019. - **Prime Minister Modi** extended his wishes, emphasizing cooperation for J&K's progress. Source: [Abp News](https://news.abplive.com/news/india/j-k-cm-omar-abdullah-reveals-why-he-chose-jammu-s-surinder-choudhary-as-his-deputy-1724759), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/omar-takes-oath-as-cm-cong-sits-out-of-govt-101729103036195.html), [Hindustan Times](https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/nc-strikes-regional-balance-with-ministerial-picks-101729102971954.html), [Ndtv](https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/omar-abdullah-back-as-jammu-and-kashmir-chief-minister-after-10-years-6803953)

Omar Abdullah sworn in as Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister with Surinder Choudhary as his deputy.
Five ministers took oath, ensuring regional balance between Jammu and Kashmir.
Congress sat out of the cabinet due to a disagreement over portfolios but continues to support the government.
This marks the first elected government since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019.
Prime Minister Modi extended his wishes, emphasizing cooperation for J&K's progress.