India's Harnaaz Sandhu crowned Miss Universe 2021
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13 December, 2021 10:43 am IST
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The 21-year-old Harnaaz Sandhu, representing India at the 70th Miss Universe 2021, brought home the crown, two decades after Lara Dutta won the title in 2000.
Harnaaz has made the entire country proud by winning the crown for Miss Universe 2021, held in Eilat, Israel. Harnaaz edged out contestants Paraguay and South Africa to bag the crown.
The moment her name was declared as the winner, Harnaaz broke down with tears of joy. She could also be seen joining her hands in gratitude.
Expressing pride in the country's win, Harnaaz said, "Chak de phatte India, chak de phatte."
Harnaaz edged out the first runner up Paraguay and the second runner up South Africa.
As part of the final question round, the top three 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, delivering her final statement, said, "Well, I think the biggest pressure the youth of today is facing is to believe in themselves. To know that you are unique and that's what makes you beautiful. Stop comparing yourselves with others and let's talk about more important things that are happening worldwide. I think 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 believed in myself and that's why I am standing here today. Thank you."
Mexico's Andrea Meza, the reigning queen, passed on her crown to the new successor.
India had earlier won the coveted crown twice with Sushmita Sen bagging the title in 1994 and Lara Dutta in 2000.
The 21-year-old Harnaaz, hailing from Chandigarh, has now joined the league of these incredible women.
(With inputs from ANI)
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