India is going to host the Miss World 2023 beauty pageant. Nearly three decades after the first Miss World pageant was held in Mumbai, India,(in 1996) the beauty pageant makes a comeback to the country. On Thursday, during a press conference in New Delhi, the Miss World Organization made the announcement in the presence of Ms. Julia Morley, the Chairperson and CEO, Miss World Organization and Miss World 2022, Karolina Bielawska.
In a statement shared by the organisation, the Miss World Organization revealed that it chose India as the host country as it recognized the "nation's rich cultural heritage, its commitment to promoting diversity, and its passion for empowering women."
The 71st Miss World 2023 in India will promote charitable causes through philanthropic activities, inspiring contestants to make a positive impact in their communities and contribute to society.
Several Indian beauties have won the coveted crown in the past years. From Rita Faria to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan to Priyanka Chopra to Yukta Mukhey, India has had many beautiful women winning the crown. There will be several rounds to shortlist participants taking over a period of one month before the grand finale scheduled in November/ December 2023. (Agencies)
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