Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is reportedly planning to deliver a big message after Eid.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday hinted at a strong political message he plans to deliver after Eid, saying he was holding himself back as the occasion did not permit a political address.
Speaking at a function in Tangmarg, CM Omar, per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said the academic setting was not appropriate for political remarks. “Trust me, I want to burst like a cloudburst,” he said, adding that he would speak openly at a public gathering after Eid.
Turning to governance and youth issues, the Chief Minister said students are central to Jammu and Kashmir’s future and that the government is working to strengthen education, employment and economic opportunities.
He highlighted the lack of adequate private universities in the region, forcing families to send children outside Jammu and Kashmir at high financial cost. To address this, he said the government has passed a Private University Bill and that rules for its implementation are being framed.
He expressed hope that private universities would come up across the region, with places like Tangmarg offering favourable conditions.
On employment, Omar acknowledged that government jobs alone cannot address unemployment but said a target has been set to provide 20,000 to 25,000 government jobs this year to provide relief.
He also highlighted self-employment initiatives such as Mission Yuva, aimed at improving access to loans for young entrepreneurs, including those in tourism and small businesses. Skill development programmes are being expanded to align training with market needs, he added.
He accused the PDP of having supported the BJP during Rajya Sabha elections, saying the matter had already been established through information obtained under the Right to Information.
The Chief Minister said the broader goal is to build a self-reliant Jammu and Kashmir with strong local economic foundations, creating opportunities within the region and reducing long-term dependence on the Centre.
“We want a day when we can stand on our own,” he said, adding that sustained efforts in education, employment and infrastructure would help achieve that vision—(KNO)
The Chief Minister has also dismissed rumours about any dissension brewing within the ruling National Conference, adding that nobody is going to leave the party.
Omar Abdullah’s recent comments on PDP
Earlier Omar Abdullah clarified that no decision has been taken to drop Urdu from the list of mandatory languages in revenue records, asserting that the government has merely sought public feedback and accused political opponents of spreading misinformation.
Referring to PDP leader Iltija Mufti’s protest, Omar Abdullah said, “She is educated, but perhaps she still needs to understand the difference between asking for public comments and actually dropping a subject. The file regarding any such proposal is still on my table. I have not approved it, nor do I intend to.”
Responding to a question on RTI-related claims, the Chief Minister alleged that the PDP was attempting to divert attention. “They supported the BJP earlier, and now they are trying to mislead people by raising such issues and focusing only on Urdu,” he added.
