Omar Abdullah cabinet expansion delay stirs NC rumblings, BJP taunts
Published 18 June 2026 ยท politics
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah faces internal pressure from his Conference party to expand his cabinet, with some members expressing concerns about the
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah faces internal pressure from his Conference party to expand his cabinet, with some members expressing concerns about the performance of current ministers. Opposition BJP claims the delay is due to fear of the NC government collapsing if more berths are filled, a notion the NC dismisses as a bluff.
Published: June 19, 2026 โข 12:18 AM IST ยท Updated: June 19, 2026 โข 12:32 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah faces internal pressure from his Conference party to expand his cabinet, with some members expressing concerns about the performance of current ministers.
Opposition BJP claims the delay is due to fear of the NC government collapsing if more berths are filled, a notion the NC dismisses as a bluff.