India Rejects UN Report Claims: Traditional Cultural Expressions Thriving, Not Under Threat

Nov 01, 2025 02:23 pm CST

India has officially rejected a UN Special Rapporteur's report claiming the country's traditional cultural expressions are endangered, with MP Indra Hang Subba asserting these claims lack empirical evidence. The parliamentary representative emphasized that India's rich cultural heritage continues to flourish nationwide, supported by comprehensive legal frameworks that effectively protect traditional knowledge and artistic expressions despite claims to the contrary.