Jaipur: Kerala's Kejiah Liz Mejo has been crowned Miss Universe India 2026 at a ceremony in Jaipur. She will now represent India at the 75th Miss Universe competition in Puerto Rico this November.
The grand finale was held on August 23 and brought together contestants from across India.
Mejo, a 19-year-old law student and model, won the prestigious title of Miss Universe India 2026. Vaishnavi Ganesh from Tamil Nadu was named the first runner-up, while Anushri Satavlekar from Gujarat was the second runner-up.
The event featured contestants from across the country, who showcased their talent, personality, confidence, communication skills and understanding of Indian culture through various rounds of the competition.
Mejo said the title is a "great responsibility".
"This title is not just an achievement for me; it is a great responsibility. Representing India on an international platform is a matter of immense pride and honour. Through this opportunity, I hope to showcase India’s diversity, culture, talent and the strength of its new generation to the world," she said.
Nikhil Anand, owner of Miss Universe India, added, "The objective of Miss Universe India is to provide talented young women from different parts of the country with a national platform where they can showcase their talent, personality, confidence and leadership abilities to the world. This year’s event furthered that vision through an even more expansive and grand celebration. We sincerely thank the local administration and the people of Jaipur for their support and warm hospitality".
