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Omar Abdullah sworn in as J&K CM

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Press Trust of India Jammu

Omar Abdullah was today sworn in as the Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister to head the National Conference-Congress coalition government in the state.

Governor N N Vohra administered oath of office and secrecy to Omar at General Zorawar Singh auditorium in the presence of Congress president Sonia Gandhi, who flew in here from New Delhi to take part in the ceremony.

The 38-year-old leader, who took oath in English, is the youngest chief minister of the state and the 11th to hold office.

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First Published: Jan 05 2009 | 3:23 PM IST

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