The Hindu. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expanded his council of ministers on Tuesday, inducting four new ministers – Ali Mohammad Sagar, Mir Saifullah, Shameema Firdous and Altaf Ahmad. All new inductees belong to the Kashmir Valley; Congress refuses to join until statehood is restored. Srinagar, Oct 27 (PTI) Four new ministers were sworn in on Tuesday as Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expanded his council of.