Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced on X that a new journey had begun, while author and journalist Nidhi Razdan similarly confirmed their marriage. The union comes after the Supreme Court dissolved Abdullah's previous marriage to his estranged wife, Payal Abdullah, on July 31, 2026. The apex court finalized the separation by mutual consent following a settlement directive issued earlier in April 2025.
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The marriage marks a new personal chapter for Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdul…: The marriage marks a new personal chapter for Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.
A mutual settlement between Abdullah and his estranged wife resolved their long-standing…: A mutual settlement between Abdullah and his estranged wife resolved their long-standing matrimonial dispute.
The divorce finalization concluded an appeal process initiated in July 2024 against a Del…: The divorce finalization concluded an appeal process initiated in July 2024 against a Delhi High Court decision.
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Abdullah on Saturday posted on X, “A new journey began yesterday 💍”, while Razdan shared a post saying, “It’s done bro 💍”.
The development comes months after the Supreme Court dissolved Abdullah’s marriage with his estranged wife, Payal Abdullah, by mutual consent.
Omar Abdullah had filed a divorce plea in the Supreme Court in July 2024, challenging the Delhi High Court’s decision to reject his divorce application.
A new journey began yesterday 💍@Nidhi https://t.co/BXbdLq2d1H
— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) October 31, 2026
In April 2025, the Supreme Court directed the two to sit together and make an effort to resolve their matrimonial dispute.
The apex court subsequently dissolved their marriage on July 31, 2026, after both parties reached a settlement.
Who is Nidhi Razdan?
Nidhi Razdan is a journalist who has covered national politics and international affairs.
She is also the author of ‘Left, Right and Centre: The Idea of India’.
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