Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao dismissed allegations surrounding the Miss World pageant as opposition propaganda. He clarified spending figures and denied wrongdoing, while admitting an internal enquiry had taken place. The state claims the Miss World organisation is handling the issue.
The 24-year-old contestant reportedly cited feelings of exploitation and a moral dilemma as the reasons behind her sudden exit. While her departure was initially explained as being due to “personal reasons,” she later revealed in an exclusive interview with The Sun that contestants were subjected to superficial treatment and a lack of respect.
