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Politics
Lieutenant Governor Swears In Four New Ministers to Jammu & Kashmir Cabinet
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 28 Oct 2026, 07:18 AM
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The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir administered the oath of office to four newly appointed ministers, expanding the state cabinet.
Srinagar, J&K – The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir administered the oath of office to four newly appointed ministers, officially bringing them into the state cabinet. The ceremony, held in the capital, marked the latest expansion of the council of ministers under the current administration.
The four ministers, whose portfolios were not disclosed in the brief report, were sworn in following standard constitutional procedures. Their induction is expected to bolster the government's capacity to address pending development and governance issues across the union territory.
The oath‑taking underscores the LG’s role in overseeing the formation and functioning of the J&K cabinet, a responsibility outlined in the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act. The new ministers will now assume their duties as directed by the Chief Minister and the Lieutenant Governor.
No further details about the individual ministers or their specific departments were provided at the time of reporting.
The four ministers, whose portfolios were not disclosed in the brief report, were sworn in following standard constitutional procedures. Their induction is expected to bolster the government's capacity to address pending development and governance issues across the union territory.
The oath‑taking underscores the LG’s role in overseeing the formation and functioning of the J&K cabinet, a responsibility outlined in the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act. The new ministers will now assume their duties as directed by the Chief Minister and the Lieutenant Governor.
No further details about the individual ministers or their specific departments were provided at the time of reporting.