J&K Cabinet Expansion Likely Next Week; Omar Abdullah May Meet LG Manoj Sinha Tomorrow

Srinagar, October 23: Political activity has intensified over the long-awaited cabinet expansion in Jammu and Kashmir, with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah likely to meet Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday to discuss key issues concernin9g the Union Territory.

According to highly placed sources, the proposed meeting could play a crucial role in determining the timing of the cabinet expansion. The exercise may take place within 3–4 days of the meeting, subject to necessary consultations and formalities.

Earlier, Omar Abdullah had indicated that the cabinet expansion would be taken up after consultations with National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah. Farooq Abdullah had also suggested that the expansion would follow Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha’s return to the Valley.

However, there has been no official confirmation regarding the proposed meeting or the timeline for the cabinet expansion.