Videos of models walking the runway in Gulmarg during Ramadan sparked outrage, led by J&K chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, who deemed it 'obscene.' Designer duo Shivan & Narresh apologized, citing a desire to respect local traditions. The J&K assembly and political figures condemned the show, while Panun Kashmir opposed the backlash as religious supremacy.
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