PM Modi congratulates Omar Abdullah, pledges Centre's support for J&K's progress

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Omar Abdullah on his swearing-in as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.

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The Prime Minister extended his best wishes to the National Conference leader and assured that the central government will work closely with the Union Territory for its development.

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Wishing him the very best in his efforts to serve the people. The Centre will work closely with him and his team for J&K's progress," PM Modi tweeted.

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The National Conference won 42 out of the 90 seats, while Congress secured six in the 95-member assembly.

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Five members are to be nominated by the Lieutenant Governor. Congress said they are not joining the cabinet now.

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This is Abdullah's second term as Chief Minister. His first term ran from 2009 to 2014, when Jammu and Kashmir was a full-fledged state.

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