First Chief Minister of J&K UT Takes Charge | 19 Oct 2024

Source: TH 

Recently, Omar Abdullah of the National Conference was sworn in as the Chief Minister of the UT (union territory) of Jammu and Kashmir.  

• Oath of Office: As per Article 164(3), the CM and other ministers are administered the oath of office by the Governor (or LG in Union Territories).  
  • The oath signifies allegiance to the Constitution and the discharge of duties in accordance with the law. 
• Omar Abdullah is the first CM of the UT to assume office following the abrogation of Article 370 and Jammu and Kashmir’s transition from a state to a Union Territory in 2019. 
• President's Rule Revoked: Following the election results, President’s Rule was revoked in J&K.  
  • President's Rule: Article 356 of the Constitution allows the President to impose direct governance (President's Rule) in a state/Uts when the state government is unable to function as per constitutional provisions. 

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