Srinagar- Omar Abdullah was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir on October 16, but it wasn’t just his political role that drew attention.Observers noted his choice of attire prompting discussions on social media regarding his fashion sense.
Among those commenting was Hakeem Sameer Hamdani, an architect, who called it an ‘ill-proportioned’ sherwani worn at the ceremony.
Samiya Lateef, a journalist, linked Omar’s outfit to his new political powers . “As is public knowledge that not many things are in his control (UT and all) despite being a CM now, couldn’t help but notice Omar Abdullah’s ill-fitted and odd looking sherwani or achkan, which was in his control,” she posted on X.
“The designer truly missed the mark here. This could have been significantly improved. A Karkuli instead of the cap would have brought a touch of elegance. The attempt to experiment with @OmarAbdullah was a complete failure,” another X user, Zayd Umar, said.
Speculation also arose about the historical significance of Abdullah’s attire, with some suggesting it could have belonged to his grandfather, Sheikh Abdullah.
“The achkan worn by Omar originally belonged to Sheikh Sahab. It carries significant historical value and specific details. I’ll share the full story with you another time,” a user commented on Sameer Hamdani’s post.
“Maybe it was deliberate. He got a new achkan, and made it look like his Grandfather’s, to give an heirloom vibe,” another user wrote.
Beyond the digital chatter, the new J&K CM’s attire has also become a focal point for discussions among various circles. “His choice of clothing reflected an air of accomplishment, as if he had already achieved significant milestones in his political journey. Keeping the current situation and his powers in view, he could have kept it low key,” a political pundit said.
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