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Jammu and Kashmir cabinet expansion and economic initiatives

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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has announced that a reshuffle and expansion of expanded his Council of Ministers is expected to take place within by inducting four leaders from the next two to three days. Following a meeting with National Conference (NC). On October 26, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha administered oaths of office and secrecy to Ali Mohammad Sagar, Mir Saifullah, Shameema Firdous, and Altaf Ahmad Wani (also known as Altaf Kaloo) at the Lok Bhavan auditorium in Srinagar, Abdullah stated that Srinagar. With these appointments, the list total strength of ministers has been finalized after consultations with National Conference president Farooq Abdullah. The Chief Minister the Cabinet has urged party colleagues and aspirants to cease lobbying for ministerial positions via phone calls, WhatsApp messages, or personal visits, noting that reached nine members, hitting the decision-making process is complete. Under maximum limit allowed under the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, which restricts the Council of Ministers is limited to 10 percent of the 90-member Legislative Assembly's strength, allowing for a maximum Assembly. The reshuffle also resulted in the removal of nine members including Satish Sharma from the Chief Minister. While Cabinet. The administration stated the current council includes six members, three ministerial berths remain vacant. expansion aims to strengthen administrative capacity and improve governance. Regarding political alliances, the Congress party has indicated it will continue to support maintained its position of supporting the National Conference-led government from the outside rather than joining outside. Congress leaders noted they were not part of discussions regarding the ministry, citing a preference for reshuffle and reiterated that the restoration of full statehood to the Union Territory. Territory remains their primary condition for joining the administration. In addition to administrative restructuring, the Chief Minister has focused continues to focus on economic development by inviting industry leaders to establish Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in the region. During the J&K GCC Summit 2026, Abdullah has highlighted recent Ease of Doing Business legislation intended to attract investment and create local employment. Furthermore, the administration has addressed humanitarian concerns regarding pilgrims from the territory stranded in Saudi Arabia due to flight cancellations. Abdullah pledged to coordinate with the Ministry of External Affairs and provide financial assistance from the state budget to facilitate their return. An official cabinet expansion is now scheduled for October 27 at 10:30 am in Srinagar at the Lok Bhavan auditorium, where Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will administer the oaths of office and secrecy.

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