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Miss Universe India 2026 Kezia Liz Mejo urges youth to champion education and democracy
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 12:36 PM
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After being crowned Miss Universe India 2026, Kezia Liz Mejo highlighted the role of education, democratic participation and national unity in her address to young Indians.
Jaipur, Rajasthan – Kezia Liz Mejo, the newly crowned Miss Universe India 2026, used her victory platform to speak directly to the country’s youth. In a concise address, she emphasized that quality education is the foundation for an informed citizenry capable of contributing to a vibrant democracy.
Mejo argued that democratic engagement goes beyond voting; it requires active participation in community initiatives, critical thinking, and a commitment to the nation’s collective progress. She urged young people to view education not merely as a personal asset but as a civic duty that strengthens the fabric of India.
She also stressed the importance of unity across diverse cultural, linguistic, and regional lines, asserting that a cohesive society can better address challenges and seize opportunities. Her message resonated with the audience, many of whom are students and first‑time voters.
The pageant, held in Jaipur, concluded with Mejo’s win, but her remarks suggest she intends to leverage the title for social advocacy, particularly in promoting educational reforms and youth participation in democratic processes.
Stakeholders from educational NGOs and youth organizations have welcomed her stance, indicating potential collaborations to translate her call to action into concrete programs across the country.
Mejo argued that democratic engagement goes beyond voting; it requires active participation in community initiatives, critical thinking, and a commitment to the nation’s collective progress. She urged young people to view education not merely as a personal asset but as a civic duty that strengthens the fabric of India.
She also stressed the importance of unity across diverse cultural, linguistic, and regional lines, asserting that a cohesive society can better address challenges and seize opportunities. Her message resonated with the audience, many of whom are students and first‑time voters.
The pageant, held in Jaipur, concluded with Mejo’s win, but her remarks suggest she intends to leverage the title for social advocacy, particularly in promoting educational reforms and youth participation in democratic processes.
Stakeholders from educational NGOs and youth organizations have welcomed her stance, indicating potential collaborations to translate her call to action into concrete programs across the country.