Omar Abdullah at Express Adda: What has changed for J&K CM in 1 year

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A little over a year ago, Omar Abdullah took over as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir. (Express file photo)

Omar Abdullah at Express Adda: Omar Abdullah is our guest at the Express Adda today in New Delhi. The session is being moderated by Vandita Mishra, National Opinion Editor, The Indian Express.

Why Abdullah? Omar, a political scion and a third generation political leader of the Abdullah family that has governed Kashmir for most part, has worn many caps — from being the youngest member of parliament at that time to becoming the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir and more.

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Key context: A little over a year ago, when Omar Abdullah took over as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, he knew he was wearing a crown of thorns. But with a massive mandate behind him and buoyed by a hope that statehood would return to the Union Territory, Omar took charge and attempted to steer Kashmir through its layered political challenges and developmental aspirations.

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