National Conference leader Omar Abdullah becomes IIOJK's first CM in decade

Oct 16, 2024 - 14:08
India's Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi attend swearing in ceremony
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1. India's Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi attend swearing in ceremony

### Omar Abdullah Sworn in as Chief Minister of IIOJK Following Election Victory  

Omar Abdullah, leader of the National Conference, was sworn in as the chief minister of Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) on Wednesday, following a significant victory in the recent elections held in September and October.  

The 54-year-old Abdullah's party secured 42 seats in the 90-member assembly, bolstered by support from four Independents and one legislator from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), as reported by NDTV.  

The oath-taking ceremony took place at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre in Srinagar, drawing attendance from various Indian leaders and politicians, including opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and Congress member Priyanka Gandhi.