Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi wishes Manushi Chhillar for winning Miss World title
New Delhi, Nov 19 (IBNS): Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Sunday congratulated India's Manushi Chhillar for winning the Miss World title.
"Congratulations to Miss World 2017 Manushi Chhillar on her achievement. Our young achievers make us proud. India’s future lies in the indomitable spirit & excellence of our youth," the office of Rahul Gandhi tweeted.
Chhillar's win comes 17 years after Priyanka Chopra bagged the coveted title in the year 2000.
The 20-year-old medical student from Haryana left behind top five contestants from England, France, Kenya and Mexico to win the crown.
The event was held in Sanya in China.
Participants from 118 countries participated in The Miss World beauty pageant.
Image: Official Twitter page of Rahul Gandhi
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