New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- On the occasion of National Handloom Day, Kalisetti Appalanaidu, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) MP from Vizianagaram, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi alongside his family on Friday.

During the meeting, the family presented the Prime Minister with hand-woven garments--including a dhoti, kurta, and stole--crafted by weavers from the Vizianagaram parliamentary constituency. PM Modi warmly welcomed the family and accepted the traditional attire.

Marking the day, the Prime Minister took to X to celebrate India's rich handloom heritage and reaffirmed the government's ongoing commitment to supporting artisans, describing the sector as a vital pillar for rural empowerment, women-led development, and an Atmanirbh...