Archive · 4 Nov 2025
Omar Abdullah Revives Darbar Move, Receives Enthusiastic Welcome in Jammu
Imagine that the government offices in a region used to move between two cities twice a year, like a big, slow-moving train.
This tradition is called the 'Darbar Move' and it stopped for four years.
Recently, the Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah, brought it back.
People in Jammu were very happy to see the offices move back, especially because it helps their economy.
They gave Omar Abdullah a big, warm welcome with cheers and flowers, even though some people in that area usually support a different political party.
The government says bringing back the Darbar Move is important for bringing people together and is something they promised to do.
Some people believe it was stopped to save money, while others think it was to prevent people from buying land.
Omar Abdullah believes some traditions are more important than money and help unite the region.
The Darbar Move, a tradition of shifting government offices to Jammu, has resumed after a four-year suspension.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah received a large and enthusiastic public welcome in Jammu upon the revival of the tradition.
The resumption is seen as fulfilling an electoral promise by Omar Abdullah's government and is expected to boost Jammu's economy.
The Darbar Move was previously stopped by the LG administration, reportedly to save money, but critics suggest other reasons.
Omar Abdullah emphasized the importance of the Darbar Move for unity between Jammu and Kashmir, calling it more significant than monetary savings.
- Who
- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, his ministers, government employees, and citizens of Jammu
- What
- The resumption of the Darbar Move, a biannual shift of government offices to Jammu, after a four-year suspension. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah received a rousing public reception.
- When
- The article does not specify a time, but implies it occurred recently with the government's one-year anniversary.
- Where
- Jammu, specifically Raghunath Bazar to the civilian secretariat.
- Why
- To fulfill an electoral promise, boost the Jammu economy, restore unity between Jammu and Kashmir, and to counter accusations that the National Conference is 'anti-Jammu'.
Omar Abdullah Government
BJP
Reason for stopping Darbar Move
Omar Abdullah Government
The real reason was to prevent Kashmiris from buying land in Jammu and to foster unity between Jammu and Kashmir.
BJP
The Darbar Move was stopped to save ₹200 crore annually.
Credit for Revival
Omar Abdullah Government
Omar Abdullah takes credit for fulfilling an electoral promise and restoring unity.
BJP
The LG cleared the government's file to restart the practice, with real credit going to the LG.
- Event
- Resumption of the Darbar Move
- Location
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Chief Minister
- Omar Abdullah
- Significance
- Revival of a 149-year-old biannual tradition after a four-year suspension.
- Economic Impact
- Boosts Jammu's economy by bringing government employees and residents.
- Government Stance
- Seen as fulfilling an electoral promise and fostering unity.
