In a significant political shift, President's rule in Jammu and Kashmir has been revoked after five years, paving the way for a new government led by Chief Minister-designate Omar Abdullah. This change comes as the National Conference-Congress alliance prepares to take charge following their recent electoral victory.

Central rule began in Jammu and Kashmir on October 31, 2019, when the erstwhile state was divided into two Union territories, Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.

The Central government announced on Sunday (13 October) that President’s rule has been lifted in Jammu and Kashmir ahead of the appointment of a new Chief Minister. Omar Abdullah is set to become the Chief Minister as his party National Conference (NC) won 42 seats in the 95-seat assembly,

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The President's rule in Jammu and Kashmir has ended, setting the stage for a new government led by Omar Abdullah of the National Conference-Congress alliance. Imposed since 2019, central rule was linked to the division of the region into union territories.

The Centre issued a notification announcing the revocation of the President's rule in Jammu and Kashmir before the appointment of the CM.

Omar Abdullah is likely to be sworn in as Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir on October 16, following the National Conference-led alliance's claim to form a government. This marks the first elected government since the abrogation of Article 370.

The procedure to revoke the president’s rule is ‘expected to take 3-4 days’, the National Conference party said.