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Congress Likely to Be Excluded from Omar Abdullah-Led Cabinet in Jammu and Kashmir

As the first chief minister of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah will take the oath of office.

Congress Likely to Be Excluded from Omar Abdullah-Led Cabinet in Jammu and Kashmir

As political dynamics shift in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of government formation, it appears increasingly unlikely that the Indian National Congress will be part of an Omar Abdullah-led cabinet. The National Conference (NC), which has emerged as the single largest party in the recently concluded assembly elections, is in advanced talks with other regional partners, but Congress may find itself out of the equation.

 

Senior leaders from the NC and Congress have acknowledged that discussions on a possible coalition took place, but key policy differences and the Congress’s diminished presence in the region seem to have created a roadblock. Sources close to NC suggest that Omar Abdullah is more inclined to form a government with regional allies such as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) or smaller independent candidates who can provide a stable majority without relying on national parties.

 

Jammu and Kashmir's latest elections marked a significant political shift, with regional parties such as NC and PDP taking center stage, relegating national parties to secondary roles. The Congress, which once enjoyed substantial influence in the state, has diminished its political standing due to internal factionalism and a perceived disconnect with local issues.

 

While Congress leaders expressed interest in participating in the new cabinet, insiders suggest that the NC leadership is hesitant to include the party, fearing it might overshadow regional priorities. Omar Abdullah, who is set to return as the state's Chief Minister for the third time, has publicly stated his preference for a coalition that aligns with the local aspirations of Jammu and Kashmir’s people.

 

While Congress’s exclusion from the new government would be a setback, the party is expected to continue playing a key role in the opposition. With its remaining political presence in the state, Congress will likely focus on rebuilding its grassroots connections and offering an alternative to the NC-led coalition.


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