Gulmarg fashion show: NC, Congress slam organisers, say anger justified

Srinagar, Mar 10: Political leaders of Jammu and Kashmir today strongly denounced the fashion show held at ski resort Gulmarg, which drew strong criticism from across. The leaders said that anger vent out against the event and organizers is ‘justified’.

Senior NC leader and MLA Zadibal, Tanvir Sadiq reaffirmed that Jammu and Kashmir is a land of saints and spiritual figures, emphasizing that “semi-nude shoots are unacceptable under any circumstance or month.” He however added that chief minister Omar Abdullah had ordered a report on the incident, and further action would be determined accordingly.

Congress leader and MLA Bandipora, Nizam-ud-Din Bhat also slammed the fashion show, stressing Kashmir’s cultural sensitivities. “Our society is not like that. We are civilized, and Maulana Umar Farooq’s anger is justified. The Chief Minister has said action will be taken,” he stated.

The controversy has sparked widespread debate, with many questioning the intent and impact of such events on Kashmiri culture and values.