J&K Cabinet expansion, swearing-in on October 27

J&K Cabinet expansion, swearing-in on October 27 left Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah. File X/@CM_JnK via PTI X/@CM_JnK via PTI - **EDS: THIRD PARTY IMAGE** In this image posted on Oct. 21, 2026, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah chairs a comprehensive review meeting at the Civil Secretariat, Srinagar, to assess winter preparedness across Kashmir and Jammu Divisions.

(@CM_JnK/X via PTI Photo) (PTI10_21_2026_000292B) National Conference spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq said the party leadership, including Omar Abdullah and party president Farooq Abdullah, will decide on the new faces to be inducted into the Council of Ministers SRINAGAR The expansion of the Jammu and Kashmir Council of Ministers headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah will take place in Srinagar on Tuesday (October 27, 2026), party officials said.

"The oath-taking ceremony for the new ministers is scheduled to take place at 10.30 am on Tuesday (October 27, 2026)," National Conference spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq told reporters in Srinagar on Monday (October 26, 2026). Mr. Sadiq said the party leadership, including Omar Abdullah and party president Farooq Abdullah, will decide on the new faces to be inducted into the Council of Ministers.

Pakistan “protecting” Kashmiris: Farooq Abdullah’s remarks on Pakistan and Kashmir spark row Pakistan “protecting” Kashmiris: Farooq Abdullah’s remarks on Pakistan and Kashmir spark row Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah sparked a political controversy during a rally in Baramulla by suggesting that a “neighbour” is protecting Kashmir and urging residents to confront Delhi, prompting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to demand a public apology.

Pakistan “protecting” Kashmiris: Farooq Abdullah’s remarks on Pakistan and Kashmir spark row shorts 1 "I think by this evening it will be clear as to who all are being sworn in tomorrow," he added. The Chief Minister on Saturday (October 24, 2026) called on Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and sought time for swearing in new Ministers as part of reshuffle and expansion in the Council of Ministers.

Omar Abdullah announces Cabinet expansion, reshuffle next week; meets J&K L-G storyline 1 Asked about the controversial statement regarding Pakistan made by Mr. Farooq Abdullah, the NC spokesperson said that the statement was taken "out of context". DPAP and BJP flay Farooq Abdullah’s remarks on Pakistan as ‘Kashmir’s saviour’ storyline 1 "If you listen to the entire speech, he (Farooq Abdullah) made it clear how the tribal invaders came here and the injustices that emanated from the neighbouring country against Jammu and Kashmir.

This is just petty politics being played by the BJP when they take out one part of the speech and present it out of context," he added.