‘New journey began yesterday’: J&K CM Omar Abdullah marries journalist Nidhi Razdan

New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has married journalist Nidhi Razdan. The two shared photographs from their wedding on social media on Saturday, announcing a new chapter in their lives.

“A new journey began yesterday,” Abdullah wrote, tagging Razdan and adding a ring emoji. His post indicated that the wedding took place on Friday, October 30.

Razdan shared the same photographs with the caption, “It’s done bro.” Her post also featured a ring emoji. The photographs showed both dressed in wedding attire.

Marriage announcement on social media

The announcement followed recent public appearances by Razdan alongside Abdullah. Both chose photographs and short captions to share the personal update with their followers. Abdullah was previously married to Payal Nath. They married in 1994 and have two sons, Zahir and Zamir. Their marriage ended through a Supreme Court decree in July this year, after a lengthy legal dispute.

A new journey began yesterday 💍@Nidhi https://t.co/BXbdLq2d1H

— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) October 31, 2026

Supreme Court granted divorce

The Supreme Court dissolved Abdullah and Payal’s marriage by mutual consent on July 31, 2026. The court exercised its powers under Article 142 of the Constitution after the parties reached a settlement. Their joint application said they had resolved their disputes voluntarily and agreed that reconciliation was no longer possible. The settlement also provided for the withdrawal of pending cases between them. The court order recorded that their marriage took place on September 1, 1994, under civil law in England. It also recorded their joint statement that they had lived separately since 2011.

Earlier divorce plea rejected

Before the settlement, Abdullah had challenged the Delhi High Court’s December 12, 2023 judgment, which upheld a trial court decision rejecting his divorce petition. He had sought divorce on grounds of cruelty and desertion. The high court found his allegations of cruelty vague and upheld the trial court’s August 2016 ruling.

Payal had argued that security concerns and their children’s education required her to remain in Delhi. In earlier maintenance proceedings, the high court directed Abdullah to pay Rs 1.5 lakh a month towards Payal’s expenses and Rs 60,000 each for their sons’ education. These directions preceded the final settlement and divorce.