Hyderabad, May 10 – Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC K Kavitha has called on the Telangana government to postpone the Miss World pageant scheduled to begin in Hyderabad, citing the ongoing military conflict between India and Pakistan.
The appeal came just hours ahead of the pageant's opening ceremony at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium. Kavitha argued that in light of the tense geopolitical situation, it was inappropriate to host a global entertainment event.
“Not the Right Time for Celebration,” Says Kavitha
Drawing a comparison with the Indian Premier League (IPL), which has already seen rescheduling of matches due to the current situation, Kavitha questioned the optics of proceeding with the Miss World event.She added, “I strongly request the Telangana state government to reschedule this Miss World event because IPL is a very huge entity and it also has been rescheduled paying respects to the armed forces.”
Concerns Over Timing Amid Tensions
India is set to host the Miss World pageant for the second consecutive year. While acknowledging the global appeal of the event, Kavitha reiterated that it would be insensitive to host a beauty pageant during a time of national crisis.Solidarity with the Armed Forces
On Friday, Kavitha led a rally from Indira Park to RTC Cross Road in Hyderabad as a show of support for Operation Sindoor and to express solidarity with the Indian Army. During the rally, she paid tribute to Murali Nayak, a soldier martyred at the border.The Telangana government has not yet responded publicly to her request. The pageant’s inaugural ceremony is set to proceed as planned unless official changes are announced.