
Omar Abdullah's First Decision After Becoming CM: No Green Corridor
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Omar Abdullah instructed police to not demarcate a "green corridor" when he travels by road, in one of the first orders after taking oath as CM
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah instructed police in the Union Territory to not demarcate a "green corridor" or stop traffic when he travels by road, in one of the first orders after taking oath on Wednesday. I have spoken to the DG @JmuKmrPolice that there is to be no “green corridor” or traffic stoppage when I move anywhere by road. I have instructed him to minimise public inconvenience & the use of sirens is to be minimal. The use of any stick waving or aggressive gestures is to be…
Mr Abdullah urged his Cabinet colleagues to follow "people-friendly" conduct, as their aim is to serve the people and not inconvenience them. He also said that use of stick or aggressive gestures during road movements is to be avoided.
The National Conference leader was administered the oath of office and secrecy by the LG Manoj Sinha at Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar. Surinder Kumar, MLA from Nowshera in Jammu, was sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir along with other ministers.