Jammu- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was today accorded a rousing reception by the people of Jammu on the first day of opening of offices in Jammu. The biannual Durbar Move, to be followed now onwards, marks the formal opening of offices in the winter capital.

As per the day's schedule, the Chief Minister arrived at Shaheedi Chowk, Jammu at 9:15 AM, where he was warmly received and felicitated by the Jammu Chamber of Commerce, Residency Road and Rajinder Bazar Associations.

Thereafter, the Chief Minister walked towards Raghunath Bazar Chowk via Residency Road, greeting traders and citizens who lined the route to extend greetings and best wishes on his arrival.

At Raghunath Bazar Chowk, Omar Abdullah was felicitated by the Raghunath Bazar Association before proceeding on foot towards City Chowk, where he was received by members of the City Chowk Bazar and Kanak Mandi Bazar Associations.

Later, the Chief Minister was received at the Civil Secretariat, where he was presented with a Guard of Honour, marking the opening of offices as part of the traditional Durbar Move.

The Chief Minister inspected the ceremonial parade and interacted with officers and staff on the occasion.

Following the ceremonial reception, Omar Abdullah chaired a high-level meeting with the Council of Ministers and Administrative Secretaries to get an update on the functioning of various departments and assess the administrative preparedness following the move.

Addressing the meeting, the Chief Minister described the restoration of the Durbar in Jammu after a gap of four years as“a welcome experience” that has infused a wave of enthusiasm and happiness across the city and its adjoining areas.

He, however, underlined the challenges ahead, noting that the government is now at a crucial juncture where“actual ground delivery is expected.”

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