J&K CM Omar takes his legislators to off-limit forest destination in Srinagar to dissect 19 months of NC rule
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah took National Conference legislators to the off-limit forest of Dachigam to review the party's 19 months in power. The meeting aimed to address internal pressures for expanding ministerial positions and dissatisfaction with the current governance structure. Abdullah emphasized that the venue was chosen in advance to facilitate a productive discussion among the legislators.
- ▪Omar Abdullah ferried NC legislators to Dachigam for a review of their governance.
- ▪The meeting comes amid pressures to fill vacant ministerial seats and dissatisfaction with the dual power system.
- ▪Many legislators expressed surprise at the choice of venue, which was intended to be off-site.
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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday (June 3, 2026) ferried National Conference (NC) legislators to off-limit forest destination of Dachigam in Srinagar to dissect 19 months of the party’s rule in the Union Territory (UT). “We are off for an off-site to spend the day taking stock of the last 19 months - the good, the not so good and everything in between,” Mr. Abdullah said. Mehbooba Mufti writes to J&K leaders, calls for Ladakh-like united outreach to PM, HMEarlier in the day, around 45 legislators, including NC’s 42 elected representatives, assembled at the residence of Mr. Abdullah. The CM provided special vehicles to drive the legislators to Dachigam, a forest range home to hangul, bears and leopards. Most legislators are off the internet.
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