No move to drop Urdu from J&K’s revenue services: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah

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Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah during the inauguration of residential units for government employees at Sempora, in Pulwama district, Jammu and Kashmir. | Photo Credit: PTI

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday (May 1, 2026) said there was no move to drop Urdu from the revenue services of the Union Territory (UT), as Opposition parties are up in arms over the recruitment rules allegedly dropping Urdu as a mandatory subject for middle and lower rung jobs.

“There is no move to drop Urdu. We only sought public feedback, the file remains with me and I have no intention of approving it,” said Mr. Abdullah.

Published - May 02, 2026 12:01 am IST

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