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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has married journalist Nidhi Razdan, the couple announced on social media, sharing photographs from the ceremony. The marriage, solemnised in Srinagar on Friday under the Special Marriage Act, marks a personal milestone for both; Abdullah's previous marriage to Payal Abdullah was dissolved by the Supreme Court in July 2026 after years of legal proceedings and a mediation settlement. Razdan, a former NDTV anchor, was previously married to journalist Neelesh Misra from 2005 to 2007. The couple has not provided further details about the wedding, which was attended by close family members and relatives from both sides.
The announcement comes amid growing internal dissent within Abdullah's National Conference party following a recent cabinet expansion. Around 18 to 25 legislators have expressed discontent over the induction of four new ministers, citing arbitrary decision-making and sidelining of senior leaders. A meeting of aggrieved legislators in Srinagar called for the removal of all eight ministers and political adviser Nasir Aslam Wani, while also demanding greater representation for regions like Pulwama, Shopian, Budgam and Bandipora.
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