Srinagar March 9: A fashion show held in the world famous ski resort Gulmarg during the holy month of Ramzan has evoked widespread criticism.
Kashmir’s chief priest, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said obscenity in the name of tourism promotion will not be tolerated.
“Outrageous! That In the holy month of Ramzan an obscene fashion show is organised in #Gulmarg, pictures and 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?” Mirwaiz wrote in a post on his X handle.
He said those involved in organising the event should be held accountable.
“Those involved should be immediately held accountable. Such obscenity in the name of tourism promotion will not be tolerated in #Kashmir!,” the post reads.
Social activist Raja Muzaffar Bhat described the event as an attempt to demolish the moral, religious and ethical values of Kashmir.
“Who allowed this nude fashion show at Gulmarg in Holy Ramzan? Semi nude men and women walking on snow. Will the Tourism Deptt, CEO GDA throw some light? Why are you hell bound to demolish our moral, ethical, cultural and religious values (sic)?” he wrote on his X handle.
Amid the widespread criticism, chief minister Omar Abdullah said he has sought a report from the concerned local authorities.
The Chief Minister’s Office replied to Mirwaiz’s tweet, on X stating that the shock and anger were 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,” the office of the J&K CM replied to Mirwaiz’s tweet on X. (KDC)
