Nidhi Razdan has married Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, with the couple confirming the development through social media posts on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
Abdullah shared photographs of the couple in a post on X and wrote, “A new journey began yesterday,” while tagging Razdan and adding a ring emoji.
Razdan also acknowledged the announcement in a post of her own, writing, “It’s done bro,” according to reports on the couple’s social-media updates.
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Nidhi Razdan and Omar Abdullah confirm marriage
The posts indicate that the ceremony took place on Friday, October 30, in advance of the public announcement.
Reports citing people familiar with the event said the marriage was conducted privately under India’s Special Marriage Act, with relatives from both families present.
Those details have not been accompanied by a publicly released ceremony statement from the couple.
Photographs shared online show Razdan and Abdullah together in formal and traditional clothing, but the couple has not publicly released a full guest list or detailed account of the ceremony.
Who is Nidhi Razdan?
Nidhi Razdan is a prominent Indian journalist and television anchor who spent more than two decades with NDTV, where she hosted and presented political and public-affairs programming.
She is also the author of Left, Right and Centre: The Idea of India and has worked in journalism, broadcasting and teaching.
Razdan’s public career has included coverage of Indian politics, government and Kashmir, making the announcement notable across both media and political circles.
Omar Abdullah’s previous marriage
The announcement follows the formal end of Abdullah’s previous marriage to Payal Abdullah.
The Supreme Court of India was involved in the couple’s long-running matrimonial proceedings, and reports said the former couple reached a settlement before their marriage was dissolved in July 2026.
Omar and Payal Abdullah had been living separately for years and have two sons, according to reports describing the earlier proceedings.
What happens next
The private nature of the ceremony means further details about the couple’s celebrations, legal documentation and public schedule may emerge later.
Reports also described a gathering involving family members and close guests in New Delhi, but details about attendance and arrangements have not been independently confirmed through an official event announcement.
Abdullah continues to serve as the elected head of the Jammu and Kashmir government, while Razdan remains known for her work as a journalist and public commentator.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who did Nidhi Razdan marry?
Nidhi Razdan married Omar Abdullah, the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.
When did Nidhi Razdan and Omar Abdullah marry?
The couple indicated that the ceremony took place on Friday, October 30, 2026, before announcing it publicly on October 31.
How did Omar Abdullah announce the marriage?
He shared photographs with Razdan on X and wrote, “A new journey began yesterday,” while tagging her.
Who is Nidhi Razdan?
She is an Indian journalist, television anchor and author who spent more than two decades with NDTV.
Was Omar Abdullah previously married?
Yes. His previous marriage to Payal Abdullah was dissolved after the couple reached a settlement in proceedings before India’s Supreme Court.
Fact-Checked: Key temporal details were checked against the couple’s October 31, 2026, public social-media announcements and current corroborating reports. The ceremony date of Friday, October 30, 2026, and the announcement date of Saturday, October 31, 2026, are consistent.
Disclaimer: Details about the private ceremony and guest arrangements remain limited because the couple has not released a full official account.