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Abdullah's return to power after 16 years, but Omar will have to walk the tightrope

The Week | 20/10/2024 12:46 PM | Click to read full article

With Omar set to become the first chief minister of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the BJP’s control and its influence through Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will pose challenges for the new government. Analysts compare the situation to that in Delhi, where the elected government often clashes with the lieutenant governor. Omar is aware of the difficult road ahead and has made conciliatory remarks towards the BJP.

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