New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has married television journalist Nidhi Razdan in New Delhi, with the ceremony reportedly held under the Special Marriage Act on Friday, October 30.
Abdullah, 56, announced the marriage through a post on X on Saturday, October 31, sharing four photographs of the couple. He wrote that “a new journey began yesterday” and tagged Razdan in the post.
Responding to the announcement, Razdan also posted a message tagging Abdullah, writing, “It's done, bro.”
Family members attend wedding celebrations
According to sources, the marriage was solemnised in New Delhi in the presence of witnesses from both families.
Wedding functions were also held in Srinagar and New Delhi, attended by close relatives and family members.
Those present included Abdullah's parents, Farooq Abdullah and Mollie, his three sisters and other relatives. Razdan's parents, veteran journalist MK Razdan and Sarla Razdan, also attended the celebrations.
Previous marriages
This is the second marriage for both Abdullah and Razdan. Abdullah's earlier marriage to Payal was dissolved following a Supreme Court order in July 2026 after the couple reached a settlement.
Razdan, 49, was previously married, according to the information provided.
The announcement has drawn attention following the couple's public confirmation of their marriage on social media.