# Jammu and Kashmir Darbar Move resumption

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/jammu-and-kashmir-darbar-move-resumption
> Updated: 2026-11-02T06:22:04.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 3.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah initiated preparations for the Darbar Move, the biannual administrative relocation between Srinagar and Jammu. To facilitate the transition of government offices, the Chief Minister directed the Jammu and Kashmir Road Transport Corporation and the Traffic Department to organize convoys for the movement of employees and equipment.

On October 31, the government officially resumed the tradition, shifting operations to the winter capital, Jammu. This marks the return of a 154-year-old practice that had been discontinued in 2021. The relocation includes the offices of the Chief Minister, cabinet ministers, senior bureaucrats, the Lieutenant Governor, and the Chief Justice of the High Court.

Upon the official commencement of work at the Civil Secretariat, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah received a guard of honour from the J&K Armed Police. Preparations for the resumption included infrastructure improvements in Jammu, such as road macadamisation, beautification, and renovations to the Civil Secretariat.

On November 2, the winter Darbar Move officially commenced as Chief Minister Omar Abdullah arrived at the Jammu Secretariat to initiate formal operations. Simultaneously, Assembly Speaker Abdul Rahim Rathar began the winter session of the Assembly Secretariat, urging officials to maintain professionalism to ensure uninterrupted public services.

This transition coincides with internal political tension within the ruling National Conference. Following a cabinet expansion, approximately 25 legislators have reportedly expressed dissatisfaction, threatening to leave the party if demands regarding ministerial opportunities and the removal of a chief minister advisor are not met within 14 days. Additionally, Member of Parliament Aga Syed Ruhullah has indicated his intention to resign from the party and his parliamentary seat on November 3, criticizing the administration for failing to fulfill promises regarding Articles 370 and 35A, as well as free electricity and gas cylinders.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-02: Jammu and Kashmir government begins winter Darbar Move amid internal party tension

As the Jammu and Kashmir government begins its winter Darbar Move in Jammu, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah faces internal rebellion from approximately 25 National Conference legislators and a planned resignation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jammu-and-kashmir-government-begins-winter-darbar-move-amid-internal-party-tension

### 2026-10-31: Jammu and Kashmir government resumes Darbar Move in Jammu

The Jammu and Kashmir government has reinstated the biannual Darbar Move, shifting administrative offices from Srinagar to Jammu for the winter season.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jammu-resumes-role-as-winter-capital-for-jammu-and-kashmir

### 2026-10-13: Omar Abdullah reviews Darbar Move arrangements for Jammu transition

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reviewed preparations for the Darbar Move, directing a secure and coordinated transition of government offices from Srinagar to Jammu in late October 2026.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/omar-abdullah-reviews-darbar-move-arrangements-for-jammu-transition

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