Srinagar, Oct 16 : Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and senior Congress leader, has arrived in Srinagar to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (JKNC) leader Omar Abdullah, who is set to take oath as the Chief Minister later today.
News agency KINS reported that Gandhi arrived a short while ago and is expected to reach SKICC soon.
He, along with other dignitaries of the INDIA alliance, has been invited by Omar Abdullah to attend the swearing-in ceremony.
The swearing-in ceremony, to be held at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC), is expected to be a high-profile event, with political leaders and dignitaries from across the country in attendance.
Security has been significantly ramped up outside the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar.
The area around the SKICC, which is set to host the swearing-in ceremony, has been fortified with additional security personnel, and surveillance measures to ensure a smooth event.
News agency KINS reported that the authorities have placed the area under heightened security, with local police and paramilitary forces patrolling key routes and monitoring entry points.
The move comes in light of the increased political significance of the event, as Omar Abdullah is set to assume the role of Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory.
Dignitaries, high profile political leaders, are expected to attend the ceremony, marking the formal return of elected government after the gap of at least 10 years.
The event will be held at the iconic SKICC, located on the banks of the Dal Lake, an important political and cultural venue in Srinagar.
