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Jammu and Kashmir Darbar Move resumption

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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. ~~The reinstatement of this tradition, originally established by the Dogra Maharajas, was fulfilled as part of an electoral promise by the National Conference.~~ Preparations for the resumption included infrastructure improvements in Jammu, such as road macadamisation, beautification, and renovations to the Civil Secretariat. ~~To manage~~ On November 2, the ~~movement~~ 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 ~~government convoys, authorities implemented temporary restrictions~~ 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 ~~goods carriers along~~ November 3, criticizing the ~~Jammu-Srinagar national highway.~~ administration for failing to fulfill promises regarding Articles 370 and 35A, as well as free electricity and gas cylinders.

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