Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Mar 9: After Mirwaiz Omar Farooq described the Gulmarg fashion show as “outrageous”, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today sought a report from administration over an “obscene fashion show” in Gulmarg held earlier this week.
In a post from Office of Chief Minister, J&K, handle on ‘X’, Omar said that the shock and anger was “totally understandable”.
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“The images I have seen show a complete disregard for local sensitivities & that too during this holy month,” read the post.
“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,” he said in the post.
Mirwaiz Omar took to X and described the fashion show held in Gulmarg earlier this month 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.!” Omar stated.
The fashion show organized was a part of the Ski and Après Ski 2025 festival, hosted by prominent designer label “Shivan & Narresh” on March 7 to mark its 15th anniversary-the brand, known for its luxury holiday wear and resort collections, showcased ski-wear designs featuring art prints from its archives on the snow-covered terrain of Gulmarg.
However, the event’s display of models in revealing attire amidst the ongoing holy month of Ramadan sparked massive outrage, with many calling it a disrespect to religious and cultural sentiments.
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