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Kaziah Liz Mejo, a 19-year-old law student from Mavelikkara in Kerala, has been crowned Miss Universe India 2026. The grand finale was held on August 23 in Jaipur, where outgoing titleholder Manika Vishwakarma passed on the crown.
Hailing from Alappuzha district, Kaziah grew up partly in Abu Dhabi and is currently pursuing law studies. She earlier won Miss Universe Kerala and finished as first runner-up at Miss Teen International 2025. Her pageant journey began in 2024.
With the national title, she will represent India at the 75th Miss Universe pageant scheduled for November 2026 in Puerto Rico. The competition featured 52 finalists, with Vaishnavi Ganesh named first runner-up and Miss International India 2026.
Kaziah’s win has been celebrated as a proud moment for Kerala, highlighting her combination of academic pursuit and pageant success. She is now preparing with intensive training in styling, fitness and public speaking ahead of the international stage.
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