Raj Bhavan hosts Miss World 2025 winners as Telangana celebrates Formation Day with cultural splendour

Miss World 2025 Opal Suchata Chuangsri and the continental winners together with Telangana governor Jishnu Dev Varma, Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and different ministers at Raj Bhavan on Telangana Formation Day.
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The stately Raj Bhavan reworked right into a vibrant celebration venue on Monday night as Telangana marked its Formation Day with a particular honour, the presence of the just lately topped Miss World 2025 Opal Suchata Chuangsri and continental winners of the worldwide magnificence pageant. The night blended custom and worldwide glamour, as Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Governor Jishnu Dev Varma welcomed the sweetness queens who’ve spent the previous month touring the State.

The gathering, held over excessive tea, was steeped in Telangana’s cultural spirit, with the friends of honour receiving conventional performances that showcased the area’s inventive range. The ceremony started with every of the contestants invited to share their reflections on their month-long keep within the State.

Ms.Chuangsri, representing Thailand, expressed deep gratitude for the hospitality prolonged by Telangana and spoke fondly of her expertise. “From the very first step in Telangana, I felt the heat, not simply from the solar, however from folks’s smiles. To me, Telangana is a spot the place custom blends superbly with innovation. It’s a State that represents magnificence, progress and world-class healthcare, which is near my coronary heart.” 

Continental winner from Africa Miss Ethiopia Hasset Dereje, the primary runner-up, echoed the sentiment, describing Telangana as her house for the previous month.

Second runner-up and Continental winner from Europe Miss Poland Maja Klajda, visiting India for the primary time, referred to as the expertise unforgettable. “Telangana is stuffed with celebrations, traditions and, most of all, stunning folks,” she mentioned, asserting that it might not be her final go to.

Continental winner from the Americas Miss Brazil Jéssica Pedroso, third runner-up, mirrored on India’s range and the unity she witnessed in Telangana. “I’ve discovered one thing very particular right here: regardless of our variations, we may be united. Telangana has proven us that range is a energy,” she mentioned.

Continental winners from Caribbean Miss Martinique Aurélie Joachim referred to as her go to a dream come true, whereas Miss Philippines Krishnah Gravidez, representing Asia, celebrated the State’s resilience and sense of neighborhood. Miss Australia Jasmine Stringer, representing Oceania, lauded the hospitality and vowed to unfold the story of Telangana’s heat throughout the globe.

Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, addressing the gathering, mentioned the occasion was a mirrored image of Telangana’s inclusive spirit and deep-rooted cultural ethos. “Telangana is a spot the place everybody feels they belong. It’s a shining instance of how growth and heritage can go hand in hand.”

He famous that the Miss World delegates had explored historic and trendy landmarks throughout the State, from the Ramappa and Thousand Pillar Temples to the dynamic tech hub of Hitech Metropolis. Highlighting the night’s eco-conscious contact, the Governor drew consideration to the leaf plates used for serving excessive tea, handcrafted by tribal communities. “These plates are usually not simply sustainable, they symbolize our perception in pondering globally and performing domestically,” he mentioned.

Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao, Chief Secretary Ok. Ramakrishna Rao, and Director Normal of Police Jitender have been among the many dignitaries current. The occasion concluded with the felicitation of the sweetness queens by the Governor, Chief Minister, and Tourism Minister. In a symbolic gesture, Miss World introduced a garland to the Governor, explaining that in Thai tradition, garlands signify love and respect.