Archive · 19 May 2025
Miss World Contestants Tour Telangana, Draw Political Scrutiny
Miss World contestants visited Telangana, touring the police command center and the state secretariat.
The tour showcased the state's safety tech and culture.
The BRS opposition party questioned the purpose of showing them security systems.
The visit included a ceremonial entrance, a dog show, and an arms exhibition.
The contestants were treated to local snacks and a drone show highlighting the city's landmarks.
Some raised questions about the appropriateness of local women washing the feet of contestants.
The government aimed to highlight the state's growth and invite future visits.
Miss World contestants toured the Telangana Police Integrated Command and Control Centre (TGICCC) and the State Secretariat.
The visit aimed to showcase Telangana’s public safety infrastructure and culture.
The BRS opposition party questioned the relevance of the visit.
Contestants were shown an arms exhibition and a drone show.
The tour included local cuisine and ended with a message of hope and invitation.
- Who
- Miss World contestants, Telangana government officials, and BRS.
- What
- Miss World contestants toured the Telangana Police Integrated Command and Control Centre and the State Secretariat.
- When
- During the 72nd Miss World competition.
- Where
- Telangana, India
- Why
- To showcase Telangana’s safety infrastructure, culture and invite visitors.
Opposition's Concerns
Government Perspective
Controversy over Visit
Opposition's Concerns
BRS questioned the rationale of showing Miss World contestants the security facility.
Government Perspective
The visit showcased the state's safety infrastructure, culture, and heritage.
- Visited Locations
- Telangana Police Integrated Command and Control Centre (TGICCC) and the State Secretariat
- Activities
- Ceremonial escort, pipe band performance, dog show, arms exhibition, and drone show.
- Food
- High tea with local snacks
- Key Person
- Julia Morley, CEO of the Miss World Organisation
- Purpose
- Celebration of state's growth
