NEW DELHI, October 31: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has married journalist Nidhi Razdan in New Delhi, with the couple beginning a new chapter in their lives.
Omar, 56, shared the news through a post on social media platform X on Saturday, writing, "A new journey began yesterday..." He also tagged Nidhi Razdan and shared photographs of the couple.
According to sources, the marriage was solemnised in New Delhi on Friday under the Special Marriage Act. Family members from both sides were present as witnesses.
The wedding ceremonies in Srinagar and New Delhi were attended by close family members and relatives of the couple.
Omar's parents, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and Mollie Abdullah, along with his three sisters and other relatives, attended the celebrations. Nidhi's parents, veteran journalist M K Razdan and Sarla Razdan, were also present.
This is the second marriage for both. Omar's first marriage to Payal Abdullah was dissolved by an order of the Supreme Court in July this year after the two reached a settlement.
Nidhi Razdan, 49, is a well-known television journalist who has worked with NDTV and covered major political and national developments, including events in Jammu and Kashmir.
The couple's social media post has attracted widespread attention, with political leaders and social media users reacting to the announcement.
