In the first month of his term, the new chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, faces a daunting set of challenges. As the head of a Union Territory rather than a full state, his powers are severely constrained compared to his previous tenure.
Abdullah’s campaign promises, such as restoring statehood, clash with the political realities he now confronts. He must balance placating the central government, fulfilling voter expectations, managing the BJP’s ambitions in the Hindu-majority Jammu region, and outmaneuvering local political rivals. Any misstep could have catastrophic consequences for his party, government, and the region.
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