Archive · 8 Aug 2026
BJP chief: 'Vocal for Local' will make handlooms global
A leader from a big political party in India gave a speech about beautiful cloth made by hand.
This special cloth is called handloom, and there is a whole day to celebrate it, called National Handloom Day.
The leader's name is N Ramchander Rao, and he is in charge of his party in the state of Telangana.
He talked about a message from the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.
The message says people should love things made in their own country and help them become popular all over the world.
The leader said this message helps protect old arts like handloom weaving.
He also said the day reminds people of a historical movement called Swadeshi, when Indians supported things made in India.
He talked about special places in Telangana, like Gadwal and Pochampally, where very famous handwoven cloth is made.
He asked everyone to buy and wear handloom clothes.
This way, they can help the weavers and their families earn a living.
BJP Telangana state unit president N Ramchander Rao linked Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Vocal for Local – Local to Global' call to protecting ancient arts like handloom products.
Rao spoke on the occasion of National Handloom Day in Hyderabad.
He said the day is deeply significant and revives the spirit of the Swadeshi movement in India's history.
He praised Telangana handloom regions including Narayanpet, Kothakota, Gadwal, Pochampally and Sircilla for gaining national and international recognition.
He urged people to voluntarily purchase and wear handloom clothes to support the livelihoods of handloom weaver families.
- Who
- N Ramchander Rao, president of the BJP's Telangana state unit, speaking about an appeal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- What
- A statement urging people to promote indigenous handloom products under the 'Vocal for Local – Local to Global' call.
- When
- Friday, on the occasion of National Handloom Day.
- Where
- Hyderabad, Telangana.
- Why
- To protect ancient arts like handloom products, showcase Indian culture, and support the livelihoods of handloom weavers.
- Speaker
- N Ramchander Rao, BJP Telangana state unit president
- Occasion
- National Handloom Day
- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana
- Context
- PM Narendra Modi's 'Vocal for Local – Local to Global' call
- Key handloom regions in Telangana
- Narayanpet, Kothakota, Gadwal, Pochampally, Sircilla
- Appeal
- Voluntarily purchase and wear handloom clothes
- Historical reference
- Swadeshi movement