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Imphal: The Miss Universe Manipur 2026 pageant will take place on June 21 at the Chandrakriti Auditorium in Imphal. Twenty contestants from across the state will compete for the title, aiming to secure a place at the Miss Universe India 2026 national competition.
State Director and fashion designer Robert Naorem announced the event at a press conference, noting that the pageant serves as a significant platform for empowerment and leadership. Naorem said, "the Miss Universe platform has consistently promoted women’s empowerment and encouraged participants to emerge as leaders, advocates and ambassadors for meaningful social causes."
The competition includes community outreach efforts in partnership with the Manipur AIDS Control Society and For Better Kangleipak. These initiatives focus on HIV/AIDS awareness, environmental responsibility, and local cleanliness drives.
Former Mumbai-based model Sheetal Sharma will direct and choreograph the pageant, while former Miss Universe India 2014 Noyonita Lodh will lead contestant grooming sessions. The panel of judges will include National Director of Operations Amzad Khan and Miss Universe India 2025 Manika Vishwakarma. The event is powered by Kisna Diamonds and Jewellery along with PCTC.
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