Jammu Tawi, March 10 -- The controversy over the controversial fashion show at the world-famous ski resort of Gulmarg refuses to die down with Peoples Democratic Party chief criticizing the government for attempting to distance itself by terming the event a "private affair."

Her remarks appeared to be in response to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's statement in the J&K Assembly on Monday, where he clarified that the fashion show was a private event and that the government had no role in organizing it.

"Deeply troubling to witness 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 depl...