Omar Abdullah Assures Preparedness for Upcoming Snowfall, Addresses Power Cuts and J&K Name Change Rumors

Main Points of Omarabdullahs Statement

Omar Abdullah Assures Readiness for Upcoming Snowfall
- J&K CM confirms government preparedness for predicted snowfall from tomorrow.
Learning from Previous Snowfall Experience
- Omar Abdullah emphasizes improving response based on lessons from the last snow spell.
Addressing Electricity Supply Concerns
- CM acknowledges power cuts but assures better electricity management this year.
Efforts to Ensure Timely Power Restoration
- Omar vows prompt action to fix faults and provide power as per schedule.
No Proposal to Change J&K’s Name
- CM dismisses rumors about renaming Jammu and Kashmir, asserting no such proposal exists.
Government’s Stance on Article 370 Abrogation
- Omar refrains from commenting on claims that J&K’s situation has improved post-Article 370.
Improved Power Situation This Year
- CM highlights better power scenario compared to previous years, despite occasional outages.
Commitment to Rectifying Power System Failures
- Omar ensures that all efforts will be made to resolve electricity disruptions swiftly.
Omar Abdullah Responds to Public Queries
- The CM addresses the media on snowfall preparations, power issues, and rumors about J&K.
Government’s Proactive Approach to Weather Challenges

J&K government remains vigilant and proactive in handling weather vagaries during winter season.

In wake of the prediction that Jammu and Kashmir may receive yet another spell of major snowfall from tomorrow, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said that the government is ready to tackle the weather vagaries.

Talking to the reporters, Omar Abdullah said, “The last spell of snow has provided us with an experience. Wherever the work was good it will be repeated and wherever there were acunas that will be taken care of this time.”

Replying to a query about the prevailing electricity scenario, Omar said, “This year’s situation is better than the previous years, but power cuts take place, we are trying to provide the electricity as per schedule. Whenever a system develops any snag, every attempt is made to rectify the fault at the earliest.”

Asked about the reports that the name of Jammu and Kashmir may be changed, Omar said, “There is no such proposal and no one can change J&K’s name without the permission of the government.”

He refused to comment on the claims of the Centre that the situation in Jammu and Kashmir has improved after the abrogation of the Article 370—(KNO)