SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Monday witnessed heated debates over two major issues—an “obscene” fashion show in Gulmarg and the killing of civilians in Billawar, Kathua.
Congress MLA from Bandipora, Nizamuddin Bhat expressed concerns over the Kathua killings, calling it a ‘serious matter’ and demanding a discussion on the incident.
Bhat said he has moved an adjournment motion in the Assembly, seeking clarity on whether the Central government had taken the J&K administration into confidence and how the UT government was addressing the tragedy. “People are concerned; murders of innocents have happened. We need to see if the UT government has taken it seriously,” he said.
The senior Congress leader stated that his adjournment motion aimed to address the humanitarian aspect of the case and hold the state government accountable.
Bhat also strongly opposed the fashion show in Gulmarg, calling it “obscene” and “inappropriate,” especially during the holy month of Ramadan.
Responding to questions about the “semi-nude” fashion show at Gulmarg, the Congress MLA said that Mirwaiz Umar Farooq had highlighted the issue and that Chief Minister Omar Abdullah had also expressed disapproval, seeking a report on the incident.
“Let us wait for the report and see what action is taken,” he said.
Bhat further stated that such acts were unacceptable in a civilised society. “There is a system in place that oversees the functioning and execution of events, ensuring that ethical and cultural values are upheld,” he said.
“They must ensure that culture, civilisation, rules, morality, and ethics are respected,” the MLA added. (KNO)
