Published 13:52 IST, October 26th 2024

Rachel Gupta From Jalandhar Becomes First Indian To Win Miss Grand International Pageant

Rachel Gupta has become the first Indian celebrity to lift the trophy at the Miss Grand International Pageant. She is a 20-year-old hailing from Jalandhar.

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Miss Grand International 2024 pageant concluded with a grand finale in Bangkok, Thailand. finale was held on October 25 with a special nod to India. Jalandhar's Rachel Gupta won trophy and was crowned winner of pageant.

India's Rachel Gupta crowned Miss Grand International 2024

Miss Grand International 2024 was 12th Miss Grand International pageant. Grand Finale of competition was held Miss Grand International 2024 was 12th Miss Grand International pageant. A total of 68 countries participated in pageant.
 

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Rachel Gupta crowned Miss Grand International | Image: Rachel Gupta/Instagram 

20-year-old Rachel Gupta was crowned winner of Miss Grand International pageant. It marked first time India won trophy. Philippines, CJ Opiaza finished as 1st runner-up in competition.

Rachel Gupta's answer that me her winner

 In question and answer round, Rachel Gupta highlighted global poverty and dressed issues around overpopulation. model shared, “ most critical issue today is poverty due to overpopulation and limited resources. World leers need to take responsibility to ensure that resources are enough for everyone by promoting birth control methods globally.”
 

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Rachel Gupta crowned Miss Grand International | Image: Rachel Gupta/Instagram 

Speaking about India, model shared, “In India, not everyone has access to essentials like food, water, and education, which is case in many parts of world. We must stop conflicts and work toger to secure resources for all.” 

13:52 IST, October 26th 2024