Omar Abdullah swearing-in Updates: Satish Sharma, independent MLA from Jammu's Chhamb, takes oath as minister

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti also attended the oath-taking ceremony in Srinagar. After the event, she said that the day was important for the people of Jammu and Kashmir as they got their government after several years.  

Along with Omar Abdullah as CM and other ministers, independent candidate Satish Sharma took oath as Cabinet minister. He defeated Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Rajeev Sharma in Chhamb by 6,929 votes.

NC leader and Rafiabad MLA Javed Ahmad Dar took oath as Cabinet Minister. He defeated Apni Party's (JKAP) Yawar Ahamd Mir by 9,202 votes.

Javed Ahmed Rana, NC leader and Mewndhar MLA took oath as Cabinet Minister. He defeated Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Murtaza Ahmed Khan in Mendhar by 14,906 votes.

NC leader and MLA from DH Pora, Sakina Itoo took oath as Cabinet minister. He defeated Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (JKPDP) Gulzar Ahmad Dar by 17,449 votes.

Surendra Choudhary, JKNC MLA from Nowshera, took oath as Cabinet Minister. He defeated BJP's Ravinder Raina in a close contest by a margin of 7,819 votes.

Omar Abdullah took oath as the news Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.  

CM-designate Omar Abdullah arrived at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar to take oath. LG Manoj Sinha will administer the oath to him and other Cabinet ministers. 

Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of CM-designate Omar Abdullah, leaders started gathering at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge reached Srinagar to attend the swearing-in ceremony of CM-designate Omar Abdullah.

Jammu and Kashmir CM-designate Omar Abdullah left his residence to take the oath. He will take the oath of office and secrecy at 11:30 at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar.

National Conference leader Sheikh Bashir Ahmad on Wednesday said that the new government in Jammu and Kashmir will fulfill people's expectations. He stated that unemployment and inflation are major issues in the valley and that Article 370 must be restored.

Along with Omar Abdullah as CM, 5 newly elected MLAs are likely to take oath as Cabinet Ministers, say sources.

• Javed Dar - Rafiabad
• Sakeena Ittoo - DH Pora
• Javed Rana - Mendhar
• Surendar Choudhary - Nowshera
• Satish Sharma - Chamb

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Vadra have reached Srinagar to attend the oath-taking ceremony of CM-designate Omar Abdullah. Congress fought in alliance with NC but won only 6 seats.

Hazratbal, Jammu and Kashmir – Chief Minister-designate Omar Abdullah paid heartfelt tributes to his grandfather, Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah, the founder of the National Conference, at his mausoleum on Wednesday.

Dressed in a traditional Pathani suit and coat, the 54-year-old Abdullah placed floral tributes at the grave site in Hazratbal. This visit comes just ahead of his swearing-in ceremony as the first Chief Minister of the Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory.

On the oath-taking ceremony of Jammu and Kashmir CM-designate Omar Abdullah, Congress MP Dr Syed Naseer Hussain says, "Elections were held in Jammu and Kashmir after a long time and it was clear that INDIA alliance will be forming the government there...The plight of Jammu and Kashmir in the last 10 years has been so bad. Now we want a clean government for the people. There should be development for them...We want the people of Jammu and Kashmir to be active there and there should be talks about their development."

Earlier today, I.N.D.I.A bloc leaders including, Akhilesh Yadav, Supriya Sule and Kanomojhi among others arrived in Srinagar to witness the oath-taking of CM-designate Omar Abdullah.

Leaders from across the nation including, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav, Nationalist Congress Party's (Sharad Pawar) working president Supriya Sule, Communist Party of India (Marxist) central committee's interim leader Prakash Karat, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) deputy general secretary Kanimozhi, CPI(M) general secretary D Raja arrived in Srinagar to witness the swearing-in ceremony.

After paying floral tribute to Mazar-e-Anwar of Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, Omar said that he visited the grave as a grandson. Moreover, he added that the people have enormous expectations and his challenge will be to live up to those expectations.  

Ahead of taking the oath of the office of Jammu and Kashmir CM, Omar Abdullah visited Mazar-e-Anwar of Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah in Srinagar.

The swearing-in ceremony of the new Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister will be held at 11:30 am at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar. Apart from Omar Abdullah, other ministers of the Cabinet will also take oath of office and secrecy.   

Congress leader and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi will attend the oath-taking ceremony of Omar Abdullah in Srinagar. Apart from him, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi will also attend the event.  

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will administer the oath of office and secrecy to Omar Abdullah and other ministers at 11:30 am in Srinagar. Omar Abdullah won the assembly election from two seats Ganderbal and  Budgam. 

Congress will not be part of the new Jammu and Kashmir government. It will provide support to Omar Abdullah's government from outside.