Omar Abdullah Marries Journalist Nidhi Razdan; Couple Announces Wedding on Social Media
By : Alia Kashmiri
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has married well-known journalist Nidhi Razdan, with the couple announcing the news through social media posts on Saturday, October 31. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
The wedding took place on Friday, October 30, with the couple sharing photographs to announce the beginning of a new chapter in their lives.
Omar Abdullah posted photographs with Nidhi Razdan on X (formerly Twitter), writing: “A new journey began yesterday 💍” He also tagged Nidhi in the post.
Nidhi Razdan shared the photographs on her social media account with a short message that quickly attracted attention: “It’s done bro 💍 @OmarAbdullah”.
Private Wedding Ceremony
According to reports, the couple formalised their marriage under the Special Marriage Act in New Delhi on Friday. The private ceremony was attended by close family members from both sides, who also witnessed the marriage.
Those present included Omar Abdullah’s parents, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and Mollie Abdullah, along with his sisters and other relatives.
Nidhi Razdan’s parents, veteran journalist M.K. Razdan and Sarla Razdan, were also present.
Wedding-related family gatherings were held in Srinagar and New Delhi, according to reports.
Omar Abdullah’s Previous Marriage
The wedding comes around three months after the Supreme Court dissolved Omar Abdullah’s marriage to his former wife, Payal Abdullah, by mutual consent.
The Supreme Court passed the order on July 31, 2026, after both parties reached an agreement to end their marriage and settle their pending disputes.
Omar Abdullah and Payal Abdullah married in 1994 and have two sons, Zahir and Zamir. They had been living separately for several years before their marriage was formally dissolved.
Who Is Nidhi Razdan?
Nidhi Razdan is a well-known Indian journalist who has spent several years covering national politics, international affairs and major developments across the country.
She is particularly recognised for her work with NDTV, where she served as a senior journalist and news anchor.
Her marriage to Omar Abdullah has attracted considerable public attention, bringing together two familiar names from Indian politics and journalism.
