Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has officially revived the historic Darbar Move tradition after a four-year suspension, with the biannual administrative shift resuming from November 3, 2025. The Darbar Move, initiated in 1872 by Maharaja Gulab Singh, involves relocating government offices between Srinagar and Jammu to ensure governance accessibility across regions, reinforcing the area’s cultural integration and political unity. The suspension began in 2021 under the previous Lieutenant Governor, citing digital governance efficiencies and cost savings. Omar Abdullah signed the government order restoring this practice, which was welcomed as a tribute to the Maharaja’s legacy and a step toward bridging Jammu and Kashmir administratively. The move included full relocation of several key offices and officials to Jammu, with heightened security arrangements during the transition. The revival also reflects Abdullah’s broader political intent to strengthen regional ties amid ongoing calls for stability and statehood restoration in J&K.