Four New Ministers Join Omar Abdullah's J&K Cabinet

Omar Abdullah has reshuffled his cabinet, inducting four new ministers while dropping Satish Sharma, an independent legislator from mainland Jammu. The oath ceremony took place at Lok Bhawan in Srinagar, with Lt Governor Manoj Sinha administering the oaths. The new ministers include Ali Mohammad Sagar, Shameem Firdous, and Mir Saifullah, all National Conference veterans. Sharma, who represented Jammu's four districts that voted for the BJP in 2024, is now excluded, leaving mainland Jammu without cabinet representation. This shift has raised concerns about the region's political voice within the state government.

Reporting: Indian Express

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