J-K CM Omar Abdullah Marries Journalist Nidhi Razdan Months After Settling Divorce Case With First Wife

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday announced that he has married television journalist Nidhi Razdan. In an X post on Saturday, the chief minister said, "a new journey began yesterday." He shared four pictures posing with wife, Razdan.

A new journey began yesterday 💍@Nidhi https://t.co/BXbdLq2d1H

— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) October 31, 2026

News agency PTI, quoting sources, said the marriage was solemnised under the Special Marriage Act in New Delhi on Friday. The witnesses included family members from both sides.

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Abdullah's Second Marriage

This is the second marriage of Abdullah. His marriage to his first wife, Payal Abdullah, was dissolved by an order of the Supreme Court in July this year after the two reached a settlement.

This is the second marriage for 49-year-old Nidhi as well. The wedding functions in Srinagar and New Delhi were attended by families and close relatives from both sides.

NC leader's parents, Farooq Abdullah and Mollie, his three sisters, and other close relatives, as well as Nidhi's parents, veteran journalist MK Razdan and Sarla Razdan, attended the functions.

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In August, the Supreme Court asked National Conference leader and his estranged wife Payal to appear for mediation for exploring the possibility of a settlement. A bench of Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah said it would hear the matter on November 4, after a report from the Supreme Court Mediation Centre is submitted.

Later, the Supreme Court of India dissolved the marriage of Abdullah and Payal.

(With PTI Inputs)