Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday got married to journalist Nidhi Razdan, as the couple shared the news over social media.

Omar Abdullah, 56, shared the pictures of the couple on X with the caption, “A new journey began yesterday. He also tagged Razdan in the post, marking the start of their own new journey.

Razdan, 49, has replied to the post stating that she has to accept their marriage as done and finished.

Private Wedding Gathering in Srinagar

People aware of the development say that there was a small ceremony here in Srinagar which preceded the wedding. Close family members and relatives were present for both Abdullah and Razdan.

The gathering was reportedly organised privately, with members of the two families coming together to celebrate the occasion.

Family Members Attend Celebrations

In attendance were the parents of Abdullah, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah and Mollie Abdullah. There were three sisters and other close family members there.

Veteran journalist MK Razdan and Sarla Razdan, Razdan’s parents attended.

In order to announce the marriage they adopted social media approach by which the photograph and caption of Abdullah caught the eye of people.

The development fell into a new chapter of both Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Journalist’s personal lives. They shared their story on Saturday confirming the wedding, and their close-knit community got together in Srinagar to celebrate the event with their close family.