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India To Host 71st Miss World Pageant After Gap Of 28 Years

India is set to host the 71st Miss World pageant after a gap of 28 years. The official page of Miss World writes, “Chairman of Miss World, Julia Morley CBE stated, “Excitement fills the air as we proudly announce India as the host country for Miss World. A celebration of beauty, diversity, and empowerment awaits. Get ready for a spectacular journey! #MissWorldIndia #BeautyWithAPurpose.”

The last time the pageant was held in 1996 in Bengaluru. Reita Faria Powell became the first Indian woman to win the Miss World crown in the year 1966.Aishwarya Rai Bachchan brought home the Miss World crown in 1994 while Diana Hayden was crowned the title in 1997. Yukta Mookhey became India’s fourth Miss World in 1999 and Priyanka Chopra Jonas won the Miss World title in the year 2000. Manushi Chhillar was crowned Miss World crown in 2017.

Srishti Verma

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