Rachel Gupta Becomes First Indian To Win Miss Grand International Pageant

Komal Das Oct 26, 2024

The Miss Grand International 2024 pageant concluded with a grand finale in Bangkok, Thailand

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The finale was held on October 25 with a special nod to India

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Rachel Gupta has become the first Indian celebrity to lift the trophy at the Miss Grand International Pageant

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Miss Grand International 2024 was the 12th Miss Grand International pageant where a total of 68 countries participated in the pageant

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20-year-old Rachel Gupta was crowned the winner of the Miss Grand International pageant and marked the first time India won the trophy

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In the question and answer round, Rachel Gupta highlighted global poverty and addressed issues around overpopulation

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The model shared, “The most critical issue today is poverty due to overpopulation and limited resources.

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World leaders need to take responsibility to ensure that resources are enough for everyone by promoting birth control methods globally"

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Speaking about India, the model shared, “In India, not everyone has access to essentials like food, water, and education, which is the case in many parts of the world

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