A fashion show held in Gulmarg, a popular winter tourist destination, during the holy month of Ramzan has sparked a major political controversy. The backlash prompted Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah to seek a report on Sunday, while the state assembly saw intense exchanges between the Opposition and treasury benches over the event on Monday. The fashion show, reportedly showing ski wear collection, was organised in Gulmarg on March 7, was part of a prominent ski festival.
Some of its pictures have gone viral on social media triggering backlash particularly in the backdrop of the Muslim fasting month. Taking to social media platform X, People's Democratic Party (PDP) leader Mehbooba Mufti said it was “deeply troubling” to see “vulgar images from the recent fashion show in Gulmarg”. “The fact that such an event which descended into an indecent spectacle took place during the sacred month of Ramadan is nothing short of shocking.
It is deplorable that private hoteliers are allowed to promote such vulgarity through these events, which blatantly contradict our cultural values,” Mehbooba Mufti posted on Monday. The former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister said the government could not absolve itself of responsibility by labelling this a private affair. “Shrugging off accountability could pave the way for more such events, ultimately inflicting severe damage on our culture and society,” she added.
Earlier, Omar Abdullah said appropriate action would foll.
