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Published May 28, 2025 3:05pm
Miss Grand International 2024 Rachel Gupta is stepping down from her title.
On Instagram Wednesday, Rachel said that being crowned was one of the most cherished dreams of her life and that she was filled with hope and pride to represent India.
“However, the months following my crowning have been marked by broken promises, mistreatment, and a toxic environment I can no longer endure in silence,” she said.
Rachel said the choice to step down was not made lightly and promised to release a full video in the coming days detailing the events that led to her resignation.
She ended her statement with a heartfelt appeal for support, saying, “Your love means more than you know.”
In the caption, she wrote, “The truth will come out very soon.”
Shortly after Rachel’s announcement, the Miss Grand International (MGI) Organization released an official statement of their own, terminating the beauty queen’s title.
“This decision follows her failure to fulfill her assigned duties, engagement in external projects without prior approval from the organization, and her refusal to participate in the scheduled trip to Guatemala,” MGI said.
“As a result, the organization has resolved to revoke her title with immediate effect. Miss Rachel Gupta is no longer authorized to use the title or wear the crown associated with Miss Grand International 2024.”
MGI requested that the crown be returned to the head office within 30 days.
Rachel won Miss Grand International 2024 in October last year.
The Philippines' CJ Opiaza was named 1st runner-up, with Myanmar as 2nd runner-up, France, 3rd, and Brazil, 4th runner-up.
— Carby Basina/LA, GMA Integrated News
