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Jammu Celebrates Historic Return of 'Darbar Move' After Four-Year Suspension
Nov 03, 2025 11:57 pm CST
After a four-year hiatus, the 150-year-old tradition of 'Darbar Move' has been restored in Jammu and Kashmir by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, reviving the biannual capital shift between Jammu and Srinagar. The return of this practice, which was discontinued in 2021 following the abrogation of Article 370, marks a significant step toward regional balance and economic revitalization for Jammu's business community.
Jammu and Kashmir Restores Historic Darbar Move: 150-Year-Old Capital Shifting Tradition Returns
Oct 17, 2025 02:43 am CST
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has officially reinstated the 150-year-old Darbar Move tradition in Jammu and Kashmir, reviving the biannual practice of shifting the capital between Srinagar and Jammu. This historic decision reverses the 2021 suspension implemented after Article 370's abrogation and addresses economic concerns from Jammu's business community who viewed the tradition as essential for regional commerce and cultural harmony.