Fawad Chaudhry’s playful message to newlywed Omar Abdullah

Former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry has shared an interesting reaction to Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah’s second marriage, congratulating him while making a playful remark about his new relationship.

Omar Abdullah recently announced his marriage to prominent Indian journalist and former television anchor Nidhi Razdan through a post on his social media account. The announcement attracted attention, with several people extending their congratulations to the couple.

Reacting to the news, Fawad Chaudhry took to social media to congratulate the Jammu and Kashmir chief minister. In his message, the former minister made a light-hearted comment, saying: “So, the romance may have failed, but the marriage has happened. Many, many congratulations!”

Omar Abdullah’s second marriage comes around three months after his divorce from his first wife, Payal Abdullah. On July 31, 2026, the Indian Supreme Court approved the couple’s request to dissolve their marriage by mutual consent.

Omar and Payal tied the knot in 1994 after meeting while working at the Oberoi Hotel in New Delhi. Their marriage lasted several decades, and they have two sons, Zahir and Zamir.

The news of Omar Abdullah’s second marriage has drawn considerable attention on social media, particularly following Fawad Chaudhry’s humorous congratulatory message.

The former minister’s remark added a political and entertaining angle to the announcement, prompting interest among social media users.