J&K Cabinet expansion: Omar Abdullah to induct new ministers on October 27
· India · The Hindu, Indian Express
National Conference spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq announced that Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and party president Farooq Abdullah will decide the new faces to be inducted into the Council of Ministers. The oath-taking ceremony for the expanded Cabinet is scheduled for 10.30 am on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, in Srinagar. The CM met Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday to seek approval for the reshuffle and expansion. Farooq Abdullah's controversial Pakistan remarks have sparked a row, with the NC stating the statement was taken out of context.
Why it matters
The Cabinet expansion will determine the composition of the J&K government under Omar Abdullah, directly affecting administrative decisions and political representation in the Union Territory. The induction of new ministers follows the Chief Minister's request for time from the Lieutenant Governor to finalise the reshuffle.
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