Srinagar, June 3, 2026 : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday dismissed reports suggesting that an important meeting of ministers, legislators, and Members of Parliament was abruptly shifted from his Gupkar residence to Chashma Shahi.
In a post on X, the Chief Minister clarified that the venue had not been changed at the last moment. He stated that the decision to hold the meeting at an off-site location had been made well in advance.
“I’m sorry to disappoint you but it has NOT ‘been shifted at the last moment’. It was always my intention to conduct this meeting off-site, and all arrangements have been made, days in advance, at the location originally chosen by me,” Abdullah wrote on X.
The clarification comes amid speculation over the movement of ministers, legislators, and MPs from the Chief Minister’s Gupkar residence to the designated meeting venue near Chashma Shahi earlier in the day.
Abdullah’s statement effectively puts to rest claims of an eleventh-hour venue change, emphasizing that all logistical arrangements were finalized well before the meeting, ensuring smooth proceedings.
The Chief Minister’s intervention reinforces transparency and provides clarity amid swirling rumors, highlighting proactive communication from the administration regarding official events.
