Kangana Ranaut, the actor-politician and BJP MP, recently delivered her first speech in Parliament, addressing the extinction of Himachal Pradesh’s tribal music and folk art. She expressed concern over the diminishing traditional art forms and indigenous construction techniques in her constituency, Mandi, and the state at large.
Key Points from Kangana Ranaut’s Speech:
Endangered Art Forms: Kangana highlighted the near-extinction of various traditional art forms in Himachal Pradesh, including the indigenous construction technique called kath-kuni.
Importance of Traditional Clothing: She mentioned that sheep skin is used to make valuable clothing items like jackets, caps, shawls, and sweaters, which are appreciated internationally but are becoming rare in India.
Tribal Music and Folk Art: Kangana emphasized the urgent need to preserve the tribal music from Spiti, Kinnaur, and Bharmour, along with other folk art forms.
Kangana’s Social Media Post:
Kangana shared a video of her speech on Instagram and X, expressing her gratitude for the opportunity to represent the people of Mandi in Parliament. She captioned the post, “Aaj Parliament mein Mandi (Himachal Pradesh) ke vishay mein baat rakhne ka pehla mauka mila (Today I got the first chance to talk about Mandi (Himachal Pradesh) in the Parliament).”
Fan Reactions:
Support: Fans praised her efforts and expressed pride, with comments like “Future CM of Himachal Pradesh” and “Proud Of Her..❤️”.
Legal Challenge:
High Court Notice: The Himachal Pradesh High Court issued a notice to Kangana regarding a petition filed by a Kinnaur resident. The petitioner contested the rejection of his nomination papers during the election, which Kangana won against Congress candidate Vikramaditya Singh.
Kangana Ranaut’s entry into politics and her active role in Parliament have garnered significant attention, with supporters appreciating her advocacy for preserving Himachal Pradesh’s cultural heritage. However, her recent legal challenges add a layer of complexity to her political journey.
