A recent fashion show held in the snow-covered resort of Gulmarg during the holy month of Ramadan has sparked outrage with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah seeking a report from the concerned.
“The shock & anger are totally understandable. The images I have seen show a complete disregard for local sensitivities & that too during this holy month. My office has been in touch with the local authorities & I’ve asked for a report to be submitted within the next 24 hours. Further action, as appropriate, will follow from this report,” office of the J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah posted on X.
The CM was responding to Mirwaiz who termed the holding of a fashion show in the holy month of Ramadan as outrageous.
“Outrageous! That In the holy month of Ramzan, an obscene fashion show is organised in #Gulmarg, pictures & videos from which have gone viral sparking shock and anger among people. How could it be tolerated in the valley known for its sufi, saint culture, and the deeply religious outlook of its people? Those involved should be immediately held accountable. Such obscenity in the name of tourism promotion will not be tolerated in #Kashmir.!,” Mirwaiz posted on X.
The social activist Raja Muzaffar Bhat questioned the authorities for the event.
“Who allowed this Nude Fashion Show at Gulmarg in Holy Ramzan ? Semi Nude Men & Women Walking on Snow. Will Tourism Deptt, CEO GDA throw some light ? Why are you hell bound to demolish our Moral, Ethical , Cultural & Religious values ?,” Bhat asked.
The fashion event featuring models was hosted by designer duo Shivan and Narresh on March 7 at Gulmarg.
Senior NC leader and MP Aga Ruhullah posted on X, “The images from Gulmarg are shocking. This is what cultural invasion in the disguise of tourism looks like. They show an utter disregard for Kashmiri sentiments. The Tourism department officials involved should be immediately taken to task, as well as the organisers Shivan & Narresh.”
Peoples Conference Chairman Sajad Lone said the fashion show in Gulmarg was an eminently avoidable event, in the holy month of Ramadan.
“I consider myself to be a person of liberal orientation, and believe in dignified and mutually respectful coexistence. But this was not the best time to host such an event,” Lone posted on X.