New
Delhi, (The
States. news)The Miss Universe pageant on Monday crowned Harnaaz Sandhu, a
21-year-old Chandigarh-based model, as its 70th winner.
Actors Lara Dutta had won the title in 2000 and Sushmita Sen was presented the
crown in 1994.
Sandhu was presented the crown by Miss Universe 2020 Andrea Meza, from Mexico.
It was live streamed globally.
According to CNN Philippines, the 21-year-old stunner bested 79 other
candidates during the coronation night held in Eilat, Israel.
Paraguay’s Nadia Ferreira was the first runner-up and South Africa’s Lalela
Mswane was declared the second runner-up.
In the final round, the contestants were asked: “What advice would you
give to young women watching on how to deal with the pressures they face
today?”
Sandhu replied, “The biggest pressure the youth of today is facing is to
believe in themselves. To know that you are unique, that’s what makes you
beautiful. Stop comparing yourselves with others and let’s talk about more
important things that’s happening worldwide.
“This is what you need to understand. Come out, speak for yourself because
you are the leader of your life, you are the voice of your own. I believe in
myself and that’s why I’m standing here today.”
Nadia Ferreira said, “I went through so many harsh situations in my life
but I overcame it. I want all women who are watching in this moment to join
forces, to do what you are meant to to do because you can do it, no matter the
situation, you can overcome it and you can always be victorious.”
Lalela Mswane said, “I would implore all young women today to choose
courage over comfort every opportunity they get. Since the beginning of time,
they had anything in them to achieve anything they wanted. It’s unfortunately
the world that convinced us we do not.”(uni)(For
Hindi News : mediasaheb.com)
Miss Universe crown returns to India after 21 yrs, Chandigarh’s Harnaaz makes nation proud
