Omar Abdullah's newly formed cabinet aims for inclusivity, with Surinder Choudhary appointed as Deputy Chief Minister. The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference seeks to represent the Jammu region effectively.

Omar Abdullah on Wednesday took oath as te Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister. He also chose party leader Surinder Choudhary from Nowshera in Jammu as his deputy, reasoning that he took this decision to give voice to the people of the region and make his government inclusive.

Omar Abdullah, Vice President of the National Conference, was sworn in as the Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) earlier today.

Omar Abdullah took oath as Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir on October 16, alongside five ministers. This marks the first local government after six years of Central rule, with the National Conference securing a majority in the cabinet.

Omar Abdullah replied, thanking Gandhi for his support. “Thank you, Rahul Gandhi, and thank you for being with us today. The people of J&K look to you for continued support as w

Abdullah will lead Kashmir's first elected government since the region's semi autonomy was abrogated by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Omar Abdullah's newly formed cabinet aims for inclusivity, with Surinder Choudhary appointed as Deputy Chief Minister. The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference seeks to represent the Jammu region effectively.

Omar Abdullah took the oath of office along with five ministers – Sakina Masood (Itoo), Javed Dar, Javed Rana, Surinder Choudhary and Satish Sharma.

J&K Chief minister Omar Abdullah joined CM office at Secretariat and held meeting with secretaries of various departments on October 16.

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