On Friday, 25th October, Rachel Gupta, a 20-year-old Indian model, won the beauty pageant Miss Grand International 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. She has become the 12th Miss Grand International. She got crowned by her predecessor, Miss Grand International 2023 Luciana Fuster of Peru, during the coronation night held in Bangkok. This beauty pageant titled Miss Grand International 2024 coronation night was held at the MGI Hall, Bravo BKK Mall. Rachel Gupta hails from Jalandhar, Punjab.
In the evening gown section, she had worn a low-cut silver sequin evening gown with a flowy white cape designed by Filipino designer Mak Tumang.
In the final round there were top 5 finalists including her. Every finalist was asked the same question. The question was, “What do you think is the most critical issue in the world today that needs to be resolved, and what solutions do you propose?”
In response to which, Racheal Gupta gave an impressive answer. She said, “I believe the most critical issue the world is facing today is poverty due to overpopulation and lack of resources. Simply put, there isn't enough for everybody on this planet. I think it's time for world leaders to take accountability and to start promoting the idea of enough resources for everybody. We can do this by promoting birth control methods in the different countries. I come from a country, India, where not everybody has access to food, water, education, and basic amenities, and this is true for most of the world. It's time for us to stop fighting with each other and start respecting one another and making sure there are enough resources for everyone on this planet. Thank you.”
Previously, Racheal has been crowned as the Miss Grand India 2024 and Miss Super Talent of the World 2022.
The Miss Grand International’s official Instagram handle has shared multiple posts congratulating Racheal. The post reads, “Congratulations to the Racheal Gupta and the first queen from India! Welcome to the new journey that awaits you.”
“A truly unforgettable night! Congratulations to India’s Rachel Gupta, our 12th Miss Grand International. The crown shines brighter with you,” another post read.