Darbar Move revival brings economic hope to Jammu

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Srinagar, Nov 03: The revival of the Darbar Move after a four-year hiatus has brought a wave of enthusiasm and economic hope into Jammu, as Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday officially reopened the Civil Secretariat in the winter capital, marking the start of the six-month administrative session.

As the Chief Minister walked from Shaheedi Chowk to Shalimar Chowk, hundreds of residents, employees, and traders lined the streets to greet him with garlands, slogans, and festive cheer, reflecting the city’s warm embrace of the century-old tradition.

“This feels like the heartbeat of Jammu has returned,” said Rakesh Gupta, a shopkeeper in Raghunath Bazar. “For the last four winters, the city felt deserted. With the Secretariat back, we expect business to pick up again.”

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