SRINAGAR — In an intimate private ceremony in the capital on Friday, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah married veteran broadcast journalist Nidhi Razdan, publicizing the news through social media announcements on Saturday.
Taking to social media, Abdullah (56) shared photographs of the ceremony with the caption, “A new journey began yesterday,” tagging Razdan. Responding to the post, Razdan (49) confirmed the nuptials with a lighthearted message: “It’s done bro @OmarAbdullah”.
An Intimate Srinagar Ceremony
The wedding celebrations were held as a close-knit family gathering at the Chief Minister’s residence in Srinagar.
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Family Presence: The private gathering brought together immediate family members from both sides. Attending for the groom were National Conference president Dr. Farooq Abdullah, Mollie Abdullah, the Chief Minister’s three sisters, and close relatives.
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The Bride’s Family: Razdan was joined by her parents, veteran journalist M.K. Razdan and Sarla Razdan.
Conclusion of Previous Legal Proceedings
The wedding follows the official conclusion of Omar Abdullah’s multi-year matrimonial litigation.
In late July, the Supreme Court of India formally dissolved his previous marriage to Payal Abdullah by mutual consent under Article 142 of the Constitution. Representing Abdullah, Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal informed a bench comprising Justice P.S. Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe that the estranged couple had resolved all outstanding disputes through mediation, agreeing to withdraw all pending cross-cases.
