Farooq Abdullah on J&K cabinet

Srinagar, May 06: JKNC president Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday dismissed speculation over a possible expansion of the Council of Ministers in Jammu and Kashmir amid rumours over the past several days.

“Do not expect any expansion in the J&K government,” he said, as per KNS, in response to a question on whether the government was planning to expand its Council of Ministers.

His remarks come amid rumours over the past several days that the Omar Abdullah-led government was likely to induct more ministers.

The Jammu and Kashmir government currently has five cabinet members, including Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.

The council comprises the Chief Minister, one Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary, and three other ministers.

The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) formed the current government on October 16, 2024, when Omar Abdullah was sworn in as the first Chief Minister of the Union Territory.

Omar Abdullah heads a coalition government with the support of independent MLAs, Aam Aadmi Party, and Communist Party of India (Marxist). This followed the 2024 Assembly elections, in which the National Conference emerged as the single largest party with 42 seats.