Harnaaz Sandhu Crowned Miss Universe

Miss India Wins Miss Universe 2021

There's new royalty in the Miss Universe world!

On Sunday, Miss India Harnaaz Sandhu was officially named Miss Universe 2021.

Sandhu, 21, beat out 79 other contestants from various countries and territories — including runner-up Miss Paraguay Nadia Ferreira and second runner-up Miss South Africa Lalela Mswane — to claim the prestigious title.
A strong advocate for women's empowerment, Sandhu is actor who draws inspiration from Priyanka Chopra. In her spare time, she enjoys yoga, dancing, cooking, horse riding and playing chess.
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Congratulations to Ms. Sandhu.

Let's set aside any pesky points about beauty contests for a bit.

 

But what caught my eye was:

India's Harnaaz Sandhu crowned Miss Universe 2021 - Times of India ►​

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As part of the top three round, the contestants were asked, "What advice would you give to young women watching on how to deal with the pressures they face today"

To this, Harnaaz said, "The biggest pressure the youth of today is facing, is to believe in themselves. To know that you are unique makes you beautiful. Stop comparing yourselves with others and let's talk about more important things that are happening worldwide. Come out, speak for yourself, because you are the leader of your life. You are the voice of your own. I believed in myself and that is why I am standing here today."
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I almost fell out of my chair on reading her response... : ) It seems like straight lifted from one of our own
@anika987 anika's threads!