Srinagar, April 15: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday showed the much-appreciated presence of mind when he refused to cut an inauguration ribbon bearing three colours of the national flag.
Abdullah declined to cut the ribbon during the inauguration of the “Know Your Artisan” programme at Kashmir Haat, Exhibition Ground, Srinagar, after noticing that it bore the colours of the national flag.
When the Chief Minister reached the inauguration point, he observed that the ribbon was a Tricolour. He chose not to cut it and instead directed the organisers to open one side of the ribbon, after which the inauguration proceeded. The gesture is being seen in the context of the protocol and respect associated with the national flag.
It is pertinent to note that Abdullah has always been known to react promptly to matters pertaining to the national anthem, national flag and those related to protocol. (IANS)
