Omar Abdullah

 Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today moved 13 Demands and 19 supplementary Demands in the Legislative Assembly which was subsequently presented before the House for discussion by Speaker Abdul Rahim Rather.

“I move that a sum not exceeding the aggregate amount mentioned in Demand Nos. 1, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 14, 19, 20, 24, 31 and 33 be granted to Government to defray the charges which will come in course of payment during the year ending 31st March, 2027 in respect of Heads indicated in the List of Business against each demand,” Chief Minister said. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

These Demands for Grants pertain to General Administration Department, Planning, Monitoring and Development, Information, Power, Finance, Parliamentary Affairs, Law & Justice, Revenue, Housing, Tourism, Hospitality & Protocol, Estates, Culture and Disaster Management and the charge of these departments is held by the Chief Minister.

He added: “I also move that a sum not exceeding the aggregate amount mentioned in Supplementary Demand Nos. 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 30, 32, 35 and 36 be granted to Government to defray the charges which will come in course of payment during the year ending 31st March, 2026 in respect of Heads indicated in the List of Business against each demand.”

The discussion for demands of grants will continue for today, February 18 and 19 while Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will reply to the demands on grants on February 19 afternoon which will be followed by voice vote to pass the demands of grants.

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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of starting the process that led to the division of the former state.

He was responding to comments made by BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh, who said the BJP supports a fully united Jammu and Kashmir, including Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

Speaking to Kashmir News Service, Omar Abdullah said it was good that the BJP leader spoke about unity, but pointed out that the idea of separation was first introduced by the BJP itself.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

“We have always wanted Jammu and Kashmir to remain one entity,” Abdullah said. “It was the BJP that separated Ladakh, and we still want Ladakh to be reunited with Jammu and Kashmir.”

He added that his party has never supported dividing the region. “We never wanted Jammu and Kashmir to be seen as separate parts. It should never have been divided. We are not in favour of Jammu being separated from Kashmir,” he said.

Abdullah also alleged that the BJP and some of its allies in Kashmir continue to promote narratives that encourage division within the region.

Earlier, Tarun Chugh had said that the BJP believes in a fully united Jammu and Kashmir, including areas of PoK, and that the party is committed to equal development across the entire region. He also criticised what he called “divisive narratives” put forward by other political parties.

The exchange has once again brought the debate over Jammu and Kashmir’s political future into focus.

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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss several important matters concerning the Union Territory.

The meeting took place in New Delhi, where the two leaders held talks on various issues related to Jammu and Kashmir.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

In a post shared on social media platform X, the Chief Minister’s Office confirmed the meeting and said that Omar Abdullah discussed multiple concerns and developments linked to the region with the Home Minister.

No further details were disclosed about the discussions. The news was reported by KNO.

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Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday chaired a detailed review meeting on development works in Kathua district. The meeting was attended by Cabinet Ministers, the Advisor to the Chief Minister, the DDC Chairperson, and local MLAs.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

During the review, the Chief Minister instructed all departments to speed up the implementation of approved projects and ensure that work is completed within set timelines. He stressed the need to improve electricity and water supply, strengthen healthcare and education facilities, and maintain close monitoring at the district level so that development delivers clear and visible benefits on the ground.

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 Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said the authority to declare public holidays rests with the Centre, not the elected government of the Union Territory, adding that this is why J&K needs its full statehood back.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

He said whether a holiday is declared on Sheikh Abdullah’s birth anniversary or not, the late leader’s place “resides in the hearts of the people.”“Under the distribution of powers, the elected government here has not been given the authority to declare or remove a holiday. That power lies with the central government,” he said. “This is why we say give us back statehood so that we can take both big and small decisions ourselves.”

Omar said Sheikh Abdullah’s stature does not depend on official notifications. “There is no need for a holiday to remember the Sher-e-Kashmir. People remember him from their hearts,” he said, adding that even the best cadet in the passing-out parade was awarded the Sher-e-Kashmir Sword of Honour, reflecting the respect associated with his name.

Speaking to reporters, Omar said the Agni Veer scheme was a new model of recruitment, and the hope remains that those joining through it will uphold the regiment’s long tradition of unity, discipline, and national service.
“We expect that, like those who served before them, the new recruits will also strengthen the spirit of brotherhood and unity across the country,” he said.

Speaking on India–Russia ties in the context of President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India, Omar said Russia has consistently supported India on critical fronts.

“Russia has come forward to help us whether in supplying weapons or using its veto in the United Nations, especially in the Security Council,” he said as per KNS.
However, he expressed hope that Moscow would move towards de-escalation. “We hope Russia takes the path of peace and stops the attack on Ukraine,” he added.

On being asked naming changes in government institutions, Omar responded with a Shakespearean reference. “A rose by any other name will still smell as sweet,” he said, explaining that people care about governance and service, not labels.

“Whether you call it Raj Bhawan or Lok Bhawan, the purpose is the same that people should get comfort and timely service,” he said. He added that such steps are meaningful only when they improve public convenience.

Omar also said that government is committed to the Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme (RAS), previously known as SRO-43, under which a family member of a government employee who dies in service is given a job to help them withstand financial hardship.

He said the administrative process takes time but the government has cleared a significant number of cases and recently distributed around 60 appointment orders in Kashmir. He said departments have been instructed to set realistic schedules and strictly follow them.(KNS)

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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that bloodshed and the loss of innocent lives continue in the region despite repeated assurances of lasting peace after 2019.

He said the people of J&K were promised an end to violence, but the reality on the ground remains unchanged.Speaking to reporters, Omar said ordinary citizens continue to bear the brunt. “If it is not exploding in Delhi, it is exploding here. Innocent people are losing their lives,” he said, adding that Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed continuous violence over the last three decades.

“We were told that after 2019 this whole thing would stop, but it didn’t happen,” he added.

Omar said the responsibility for the ongoing situation lies with those in charge of security. “Why this is still happening, you should ask those responsible for our security. We don’t have that responsibility,” he stated.

He said he has been visiting various areas to meet the families affected by the recent Nowgam blast. “Yesterday, I went to five places, and today I am going to two more. Ultimately, we want this situation to stop at some point. Jammu and Kashmir has seen a lot of bloodshed in the last 30–35 years,” he said.

On economic development, Omar also commented on Mission Yuva, saying that around 30,000 Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) have been approved under the initiative, while banks have sanctioned nearly 9,000 of them.

He said around ₹400 crore has been disbursed to young entrepreneurs in the last five months. However, Omar highlighted a significant gap between DPR approvals and bank sanctions.

“The approval rate is high, but bank sanctions are lower. We will work to correct this gap,” he said, adding that the government’s experience in recent months has been positive, though improvements are still needed.Omar said the administration will continue reviewing performance and addressing shortcomings to support youth entrepreneurship. (KNS)

Chief Minister and National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah on Monday drew a sharp comparison between the party’s two MPs, Mian Altaf Ahmad Larvi and Agha Syed Ruhullah Mehdi, saying there is a “difference between earth and sky” between the two.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Addressing a press conference in Srinagar, Omar said he treats Mian Altaf with deep respect and considers him a senior colleague whose advice he values immensely.“My father always tells me to think before I speak and so does Mian Altaf. In that sense, there is no difference between my father and Mian Sahib. I see him the same way,” Omar said, as per KNS.

The Chief Minister said he had personally requested Mian Altaf to reach out to him directly whenever there was any issue to discuss. “I told him, whenever anyone wants to talk to me, leave the media aside and come to me directly. We can talk behind closed doors, no one else needs to know,” he said.

On being asked about MP Agha Ruhullah, Omar interrupted and refused to comment. “I will not talk about him,” he said. “Whom people are you bringing on a platform? Where is Mian Altaf and where is he? There is a difference between the earth and the sky.”(KNS)

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