Jalandhar: Rachel Gupta becomes the first Indian to win the title of Miss Grand International

Punjab: Twenty-year-old Rachel Gupta from Jalandhar has become the first Indian to win the title of Miss Grand International (MGI), 2024 at an event held at the MGI headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand on October 25. Miss Grand International, which has over five million followers globally, is considered one of the leading beauty pageants in the world. Former Miss Super Talent of the World, 2022 Rachel made it to the international stage by winning the title of Miss Grand India at a national pageant held in Jaipur in August.

Competing with participants from over 70 countries, Rachel showed remarkable poise and performance, and was among the top contenders throughout the competition. She also won the Grand Pageants Choice Award, 2024. With over one million followers on Instagram, Rachel’s influence continues to grow. She will now serve as a global ambassador for MGI, promoting peace and stability across the world. Speaking to this reporter, her family member Tejaswi Minhas expressed happiness and said that Rachel’s win has made both the city and the country proud, putting her on a par with Lara Dutta for the most global beauty pageants won by an Indian. She is set to return home later this year.