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JK Cabinet Expansion To Follow Delhi Visit As Congress Mounts Pressure On CM Abdullah
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News18•07-10-2026, 17:21
JK Cabinet Expansion To Follow Delhi Visit As Congress Mounts Pressure On CM Abdullah
- •Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah stated that the cabinet expansion will occur after the GST Council meeting in Delhi and consultations with Dr. Farooq Abdullah.
- •The current nine-member council of ministers is operating with only six members, leaving three vacancies.
- •The Congress party is demanding two ministerial berths as its due share for supporting the government, with discussions expected during the Delhi visit.
- •National Conference legislators are heavily lobbying for the remaining positions, creating intense competition within the ruling party.
- •The opposition BJP has criticized the delay in cabinet expansion, alleging leadership issues, while the NC maintains the government is stable.
Key Questions Answered
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced that the cabinet expansion will take place after the GST Council meeting in Delhi and following consultations with National Conference president Dr. Farooq Abdullah. Party insiders indicate the expansion is likely to occur between October 12 and 15.
The nine-member council of ministers, capped under the J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019, is currently functioning with only six members, leaving three vacant berths.
The Congress party is demanding at least two ministerial berths—one for the Jammu region and one for Kashmir—arguing it must receive its due share in the government as an alliance partner supporting the administration from outside.
