Many accomplished local artists, who have devoted decades to preserving and promoting J&K's, appear to have been overlooked. It is further understood that formal invitations were extended to some established local artists by concerned officials, yet several of them do not appear in the final programme.
Many accomplished local artists, who have devoted decades to preserving and promoting J&K's, appear to have been overlooked.
It is further understood that formal invitations were extended to some established local artists by concerned officials, yet several of them do not appear in the final programme.
This has caused deep disappointment and a strong sense of being ignored and disrespected among the artistic community.
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Many accomplished local artists, who have devoted decades to preserving and promoting J&K's, appear to have been overlooked. It is further understood that formal invitations were extended to some established local artists by concerned officials, yet several of them do not appear in the final programme. This has caused deep disappointment and a strong sense of being ignored and disrespected among the artistic community.
The fraternity points out that Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, the Deputy Chief Minister and the Advisor to the Chief Minister had stressed the need to include prominent J&K artists to ensure authentic representation of the region's culture. The fraternity seeks transparency and clarity regarding the selection process and urges the Chief Minister and concerned authorities to urgently review the programme and ensure fair, dignified and meaningful representation of deserving J&K artists.
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