SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday said that he has cancelled all scheduled programmes in Jammu to remain in Kashmir for the next week due to the severe cold spell affecting the valley.
In a post on X, Omar Abdullah said: “In light of the severe cold spell in the Kashmir Valley and the resultant difficulties with water and electricity supply, I have decided to cancel my forthcoming programmes in Jammu and station myself in Srinagar for the next week to personally monitor the functioning of the power department and other important departments.”
In light of the severe cold spell in the Kashmir valley & the resultant difficulties with water & electricity supply, I have decided to cancel my forthcoming programmes in Jammu & station myself in Srinagar for the next week to personally monitor the functioning of the Power…
— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) December 22, 2024
The chief minister said that cancelling his engagements in Jammu would cause inconvenience to organisers and expressed his regret.
“I do appreciate that cancelling my programmes in Jammu will cause some inconvenience to the organisers, and I regret the same. However, under the circumstances, this is the right thing to do, and I will make it up to the people and organisations whose programmes have been affected,” he added.
Omar who was in Jaisalmer would arrive in Srinagar on Monday morning.
