New Delhi, Oct 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended wishes to National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah on taking oath as the first Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
In a post on X, PM Modi said that for J-K progress, Centre will work closely with Omar and his team.
“Congratulations to Omar Abdullah Ji on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir. Wishing him the very best in his efforts to serve the people. The Centre will work closely with him and his team for J-K’s progress,” the Prime Minister said.
Omar Abdullah was sworn in as the first Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.
L-G Manoj Saxena administered the oath of office to Abdullah and his council of ministers at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar.