Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], October 20 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah flagged off Kashmir's first-ever International Marathon from Polo Stadium in Srinagar on Sunday.

During the inauguration ceremony, Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty was also present along with the J&K Chief Minister. This historic event marks a mesmerizing milestone for the region, promoting sports and tourism while showcasing Kashmir's stunning landscapes.

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"People want to come to Kashmir, and an event like this gives a message to the entire world that the people from all over the world are coming here to participate and it's a big thing... It's (J&K) a paradise for the world," Shetty said during the media interation.

In the recent elections in the Union Territory, the NC-Congress alliance won the polls held after a gap of 10 years, and the first since the abrogation of Article 370. JKNC won 42 seats while the Congress managed to win six.

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The BJP put up an impressive performance, bagging 29 seats, all in the Jammu region. The People's Democratic Party won three seats and one each by the People's Conference, CPI-M and AAP. Seven seats were also won by the Independents.

Omar Abdullah was sworn in as the first Chief Minister of the Union Territory of J-K. Surinder Kumar Choudhary, who won from the Nowshera assembly seat was sworn in as his deputy. (ANI)

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