New Delhi, April 15 -- Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday chose not to cut an inaugural ribbon in saffron, white and green at an event in Srinagar.

Instead, he untied the ribbon and handed it back to organisers, asking them to keep it with respect.

The incident took place at the "Know Your Artisans" programme held at Kashmir Haat.

A video widely shared on social media shows Abdullah pausing after noticing the ribbon's colours, before stepping back.

He was accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary and advisor Nasir Aslam Wani, along with other officials, before continuing with the event.

Abdullah's decision is being seen as both symbolic and legally aware.

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