Jammu traders cheer as CM Omar Abdullah promises to revive Darbar Move
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has announced his intent to restore the biannual Darbar Move, overturning the Lieutenant Governor's 2021 decision to halt the century-old tradition.
The announcement has sparked hope and relief among Jammu-based traders, who have long argued that the move's suspension led to significant economic setbacks, particularly during the winter months when government offices traditionally operated in Jammu.
The Darbar Move, which alternates administrative operations between Jammu in winter and Srinagar in summer, has been a cultural and economic mainstay for over a century.
Its suspension disrupted this balance, leaving Jammu's traders struggling with reduced footfall and economic stagnation.
Rajesh Gupta, a trader in Raghunath Bazaar, expressed optimism, sa...