Jammu & Kashmir Gets New CM
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Omar Abdullah sworn in as Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir |
| Key Focus | Restoring regional balance between Jammu & Kashmir |
| Cabinet Composition | Includes Surinder Kumar Choudhary (Deputy CM), Javed Rana, Satish Sharma |
| Significance | Inclusion of Jammu leaders to address polarized electorate post-Article 370 |
| Constitutional Basis | Article 164: Governor appoints CM; Article 163: Governor's discretionary powers |
| Statehood Demand | Leaders push for restoration of J&K's statehood |
| CM Appointment | Governor appoints leader of majority party; non-MLA can be CM for 6 months |
| Term of CM | Holds office during Governor's pleasure; removable by no-confidence motion |
| Powers and Functions | Recommends ministers to Governor; allocates portfolios; heads council of ministers |