In a significant political shift, President's rule in Jammu and Kashmir has been revoked after five years, paving the way for a new government led by Chief Minister-designate Omar Abdullah.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.

The National Conference-Congress alliance won the recent Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections and is set to form the government

Omar Abdullah is set to become the Chief Minister as his party National Conference (NC) won 42 seats in the 95-seat assembly, where 90 are elected and five are nominated members.

President's rule in Jammu and Kashmir has been officially revoked, paving way to the formation of a government in the union territory. This comes after elections were conducted in the region for the first time after 2014.

President's rule was withdrawn in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, paving the way for the formation of a new government in the union territory. A gazette notification to this effect was issued by the Union Home Ministry.

Jammu and Kashmir is all set to enter a new political phase as President’s Rule comes to an end after nearly six years in the union territory

President's rule in Jammu and Kashmir ends after five years, as Omar Abdullah's government aims for statehood and faces new challenges.- Watch Video on English Oneindia

President’s rule in Jammu and Kashmir has been lifted, allowing for a new government formation after the National Conference-Congress alliance’s election victory.

In 2018, then President Ram Nath Kovind imposed President’s rule in the state after it had completed six months under Governor’s rule.

Jammu and Kashmir Chief minister-designate Omar Abdullah met Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on October 11 and requested him to fix the date for the swearing-in ceremony at the earliest.