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Omar Abdullah Balances Governance and Security in Tense J&K Climate

The Chief Minister emphasizes development, tourism revival, and civilian protection as cross-border tensions escalate post-Pahalgam attack.

Overview

  • Jammu and Kashmir's Darbar Move has resumed in Srinagar, with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah prioritizing governance, development, and public service delivery over the next six months.
  • Abdullah has urged security forces to ensure that counter-terror operations do not harm innocent civilians, following the Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people.
  • The Chief Minister is focusing on fast-tracking infrastructure projects, including the delayed rail-to-Kashmir link, and ensuring a smooth Amarnath Yatra to support the region's tourism sector.
  • In meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Abdullah highlighted the Centre's commitment to ensuring that the Pahalgam attack does not derail development efforts in Jammu and Kashmir.
  • Amid heightened cross-border tensions, Abdullah reviewed border preparedness and emphasized safeguarding civilian lives while addressing Pakistan's targeting of civilian areas following India's Operation Sindoor.