Omar Abdullah, Nidhi Razdan marry; J&K CM shares
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and journalist confirm union following Abdullah's divorce
Quick Look
- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and journalist Nidhi Razdan have announced their marriage on social media.
- The union follows the Supreme Court's dissolution of Abdullah's previous marriage to Payal Abdullah in July 2026.
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Why It Matters
Omar Abdullah and Payal Abdullah were married in 1994 and lived separately for several years. The Supreme Court dissolved their marriage on July 31, 2026, following a settlement.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and journalist Nidhi Razdan have tied the knot, with both sharing posts on social media hinting at their marriage.
Abdullah on Saturday posted on X, “A new journey began yesterday 💍”, while Razdan shared a post saying, “It’s done bro 💍”.
Omar Abdullah’s divorce from Payal Abdullah
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.
The couple had married in September 1994 and had been living separately for several years.
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’.
