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Tripura CM Thanks PM for Spotlighting Chongpreng in ‘Mann Ki Baat’
✍️ ThePrint
🗓 26 Jul 2026, 07:33 PM
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Tripura's Chief Minister expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for featuring the indigenous instrument Chongpreng during his recent ‘Mann Ki Baat’ address.
During his recent ‘Mann Ki Baat’ broadcast, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the Chongpreng, a traditional stringed instrument native to Tripura. The mention came at a time when the instrument has been gaining attention for its unique sound and cultural significance.
Tripura's Chief Minister, after hearing the segment, publicly thanked the Prime Minister for bringing national attention to the Chongpreng. He noted that such recognition helps preserve the state's musical heritage and encourages younger generations to learn the craft.
The Chongpreng, traditionally played in tribal festivals and community gatherings, is integral to the cultural identity of Tripura's indigenous peoples. Its inclusion in a national program underscores the diversity of India's musical traditions.
The Chief Minister's statement was shared on the state's official social media channels, expressing pride in seeing a local instrument celebrated on a platform as widely listened to as ‘Mann Ki Baat’.
Tripura's Chief Minister, after hearing the segment, publicly thanked the Prime Minister for bringing national attention to the Chongpreng. He noted that such recognition helps preserve the state's musical heritage and encourages younger generations to learn the craft.
The Chongpreng, traditionally played in tribal festivals and community gatherings, is integral to the cultural identity of Tripura's indigenous peoples. Its inclusion in a national program underscores the diversity of India's musical traditions.
The Chief Minister's statement was shared on the state's official social media channels, expressing pride in seeing a local instrument celebrated on a platform as widely listened to as ‘Mann Ki Baat’.