President, PM congratulate Manushi Chhillar for winning Miss World title

Miss India Manushi Chhillar waves onstage after being crowned Miss World at the Miss World pageant in Sanya, Hainan province, China on Saturday.

President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday congratulated Manushi Chhillar for winning the coveted “Miss World 2017” title .

“Best wishes to Manushi Chhillar for winning the Miss World title. May this inspire every young woman in our country to achieve her dreams, in whichever field she chooses,” Mr. Kovind tweeted.

On Saturday night, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted: “Congratulations Manushi Chhillar! India is proud of your accomplishment.”

Ms. Chhillar on Saturday won the title at a glittering event in Sanya, China, ending a 16 year drought for India at the international pageant.

Thank you for your kind wishes, sir! Honored & privileged to have represented our country #India. Will keep striving to make our nation proud always! #JaiHindhttps://t.co/BMAy4hsJSt

— Manushi Chhillar (@ManushiChhillar) November 19, 2017

She is the sixth Indian to win the title and the first since Priyanka Chopra won the crown in 2000.