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Kerala’s Kaziah Liz Mejo, 19, wins Miss Universe India 2026
Kerala's Kaziah Liz Mejo, 19, was crowned Miss Universe India 2026 at the grand finale held at Zee Studios in Jaipur on Sunday, defeating 52 finalists from across the country. Miss Universe…
Kerala's Kaziah Liz Mejo, 19, was crowned Miss Universe India 2026 at the grand finale held at Zee Studios in Jaipur on Sunday, defeating 52 finalists from across the country. Miss Universe India 2025 Manika Vishwakarma placed the crown on her successor. Kaziah said she had worked for the moment for over three years, calling it an iconic achievement.
The victory carries a strong connection to her home state. Kaziah said she was happy to bring the crown to Kerala and to show her hometown to the world. She will represent India at the 75th Miss Universe pageant in Puerto Rico in November, competing for one of pageantry's biggest international titles.
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Kaziah becomes the second Miss Universe India winner from Kerala after Neha Sharma in 2023. The pageant, organised by the Miss Universe Organisation's local franchise, has sent Indian winners to the global stage since 2010, with no Indian yet taking the international crown. At 19, Kaziah is among the youngest to win the national title. The 75th Miss Universe pageant in November will test whether her youth and regional appeal translate into a strong global showing against delegates from over 90 countries.
Source: businesstoday.in
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