J&K CM Omar Abdullah marries journalist Nidhi Razdan; couple shares posts
Social media abuzz as Omar Abdullah and Nidhi Razdan announce marriage
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and journalist Nidhi Razdan, a former Gulf News opinion columnist, have reportedly tied the knot. The couple shared social media posts on Saturday, a day after their reported wedding.
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Abdullah shared photographs with Razdan on X, writing: “A new journey began yesterday"
Razdan also posted about the occasion, saying: “It’s done bro”
According to The Hindu, the marriage was solemnised under the Special Marriage Act in New Delhi on Friday, October 30. Family members from both sides were among the witnesses, the newspaper reported, citing sources.
Wedding follows Supreme Court divorce order
According to The Economic Times, the marriage comes three months after the Supreme Court dissolved Omar Abdullah's marriage to Payal Abdullah by mutual consent on July 31, 2026.
The couple, who married in September 1994, had been living separately for several years.
Nidhi Razdan: The journalist behind the headlines
Nidhi Razdan is an experienced journalist known for her coverage of Indian politics, foreign affairs and major developments across the Indian subcontinent.
She previously contributed opinion articles to Gulf News through her column, This Side of the Story, covering Indian politics, foreign affairs and general elections.
During her journalism career, Razdan has reported on major political, economic and social developments, general elections and several state elections. She has also hosted news programmes and reported live from the scene of major events.
Razdan is the author of Left, Right and Centre: The Idea of India, a book examining India's political landscape and public life.
