Srinagar- Several top leaders in India including the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated National Conference (NC) Vice President, Omar Abdullah for taking oath as the first chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory.
The top leaders, who congratulated Omar Abdullah through the social media posts include Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal.
In a post on X, PM Modi said that the centre will work closely with him and his team for J&K’s progress.
“Congratulations to Shri Omar Abdullah Ji on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir. Wishing him the very best in his efforts to serve the people. The Centre will work closely with him and his team for J&K’s progress. @OmarAbdullah,” Modi said on X.
Meanwhile, Omar in a reply to Prime Minister said that he look forward to working together with him to give the people of J&K an effective, efficient & honest administration
“Thank you very much @narendramodi Sb for your message of congratulations. My colleagues & I look forward to working together with you to give the people of J&K an effective, efficient & honest administration,” Omar wrote
Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh hoped that the governance trajectory of the state continues to move forward and his government is able to fulfil people’s aspirations.
“Congratulations to Shri @OmarAbdullah on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.I hope, the governance trajectory of the state continues to move forward and his government is able to fulfil people’s aspirations. My best wishes for a fruitful tenure,” Rajnath Singh said.
Rahul Gandhi in a post said that the government formation without statehood felt incomplete today.
“Congratulations to CM Omar Abdullah and to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. However, government formation without statehood felt incomplete today. Democracy was snatched from the people of Jammu and Kashmir, and today we renew our pledge to continue our fight until statehood is fully restored,” Rahul Gandhi wrote.
AAP national convenor, Arvind Kejriwal wished him all success in his efforts to serve the people. “Congratulations to @OmarAbdullah Ji on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir. I wish him all success in his efforts to serve the people of Jammu and Kashmir,” the post reads.
Mamta Banerjee in a post said, “I congratulate Mr. Omar Abdullah @OmarAbdullah on his being sworn in as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir today. This is his second stint at the helm of the public life in the State, but the juncture today is more historic. I welcome his triumphal return through the elections, which truly constitute the greatest festival of democracy. I congratulate the real architects of the festival, i. e. the people of Jammu and Kashmir, in this festive moment of theirs.”
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