BJP MP From Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, Kangna Ranaut Expresses Concern Over Near Extinction Of Art And Culture From Her State: Local Goods In Great Demand In Foreign Countries:We Have To Revive And Preserve Our Cultural Heritage

BJP MP from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh Kangna Ranaut made her first appearance in the Parliament with a bang as a parliamentarian not unlike other film actresses who shy away from speaking the voice of the people of their areas and other important issues.

She expressed concern about the folk music, are and culture, and local products that were much liked in foreign countries.

After thanking the honourable speaker for giving her an opportunity to speak before the Parliament on behalf of the people of Mandi, Kangana said “In Mandi, there are various art forms that are on the verge of becoming extinct.

In our Himachal Pradesh, there is an indigenous construction technique called kath-kuni; the skin of sheep is used to make various kinds of clothes, such as jackets, caps, shawls, and sweaters.

These are considered valuable in countries outside India, but here they are becoming extinct. We should talk about what steps are being taken to promote these.”

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She added, “I would also like to add that the folk music of Himachal Pradesh, especially the tribal music from Spiti, Kinnaur and Bharmour, and their folk and art forms are also on the verge on extinction. So, what are we doing about them?”

Sources said, people in most areas of Himachal after a long time were happy to know that they had a representative who would raise their demands in the parliament.

Himachal, it may be mentioned has great potential for tourism, local art and craft, and made garments including leather.