New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has married senior journalist Nidhi Razdan, with the couple announcing the news through social media posts on Saturday, October 31. The wedding reportedly took place on October 30.
Abdullah shared photographs with Razdan on X, captioning them, “A new journey began yesterday.” He also tagged her in the post and added a ring emoji.
Razdan acknowledged the occasion through her own social media post, writing, “It’s done bro,” along with a ring emoji and tagging the Chief Minister.
According to reports, the wedding ceremony was held in Srinagar under the Special Marriage Act in the presence of close family members. A reception was scheduled to take place in New Delhi on Saturday.
Omar Abdullah And Nidhi Razdan Announce Wedding On Social Media
The couple’s posts offered the first public announcement of their marriage. While Abdullah shared photographs with a message about beginning a new journey, Razdan responded with a brief caption that drew attention online.
Reports said the wedding celebrations involved family members and close relatives from both sides. The couple have not publicly shared extensive details about the ceremony.
Omar Abdullah’s Marriage To Payal Abdullah Was Dissolved In July
The wedding comes around three months after the Supreme Court dissolved Omar Abdullah’s marriage to his estranged wife, Payal Abdullah.
On July 31, 2026, the Supreme Court granted the couple a divorce after they reached a settlement through mediation. The court used its powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to dissolve the marriage.
Omar and Payal Abdullah had been living separately for several years. They married in 1994 and have two sons.
Who Is Nidhi Razdan?
Nidhi Razdan is a senior journalist and former television news anchor who worked with NDTV for several years. She is widely known for hosting the channel’s political and current affairs programmes, including Left, Right & Centre.
Apart from her journalism career, Razdan has also been associated with academia. Her professional work has largely focused on Indian politics, public affairs and major national developments.
The marriage brings together two prominent public figures from the political and media spheres, with the couple sharing the news directly through their social media accounts.
