Jammu and Kashmir: Omar Abdullah stakes claim to form government

National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Friday met Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and staked claim to form the new government in the Union territory.

Abdullah, a former chief minister, told reporters that he had handed Sinha the letters of support he had received from the Congress, the Communist Party of India (Marxist), the Aam Aadmi Party and some Independents.

The National Conference vice-president did not announce the date he will be sworn-in as the chief minister. The shift from the president’s rule in the Union territory to the new government taking charge will involve a long procedure, he said.

The party said in a social media post on Friday night that the Raj Bhawan had informed Abdullah that the procedure for the revocation of the president’s rule in Jammu and Kashmir “commenced tonight and is expected to take 3-4 days”.

Abdullah, while talking to reporters, hinted that the swearing-in ceremony could take place next week.

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JKNC Chief Ministerial candidate @OmarAbdullah addresses the Press after meeting with the @OfficeOfLGJandK at Raj Bhavan. pic.twitter.com/kCBuYlFESq— JKNC (@JKNC_) October 11, 2024

Abdullah was on Thursday elected as the leader of the National Conference legislature party, paving the way for him to stake claim to become the chief minister.

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