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On October 25th, 2024, Rachel Gupta, the 20-year-old beauty from India embodying “Beauty, Body, Brain, and Business,” was crowned Miss Grand International 2024, marking her as the 12th titleholder worldwide.
In her first interview after winning the crown, Rachel expressed deep joy and gratitude, admitting that the initial moment felt surreal but now filled her with pride.
Her winning answer focused on global overpopulation, a topic she felt compelled to address as an Indian citizen, seeing poverty and scarcity firsthand. Rachel urged leaders to prioritize the issue, hoping to spark awareness.
Additionally, Rachel aims to use her platform to showcase Indian culture internationally, fulfilling her goal of raising India’s profile on the global stage. She also voiced excitement for her upcoming work with Miss Grand International (MGI), committing wholeheartedly to her duties and expressing gratitude for her fans’ ongoing support.
Read our article about the Miss Grand International Organization announcing the cancellation of activities in Cambodia due to alleged poor hospitality. Following the controversial event in Cambodia, the organization resumed its activities in Pattaya.
