Kaziah Liz Mejo, 19, is crowned Miss Universe India 2026. The finale takes place in Jaipur with 52 national finalists, and Mejo’s win makes her the next representative for India at the 75th Miss Universe pageant in Puerto Rico in November. Times of India and the Free Press Journal both report that the reigning titleholder passes the crown to Mejo during the event.
Both outlets also describe key details about her background and the path to the title. Free Press Journal adds that Mejo is from Mavelikkara in Kerala’s Alappuzha district and grew up in Abu Dhabi, where she completed her schooling and began classical dance training. It also links her earlier pageant experience, including winning Miss Teen Diva and competing in Miss Teen International. Times of India similarly notes that she grew up in Abu Dhabi before winning the national crown.
Free Press Journal further highlights the specific question-and-answer moment in the final round, reporting that she responds to a question about “the sound of silence.” Times of India focuses more on biographical information, including her age, origins, and the event results, such as the runners-up.
In the contest, Vaishnavi Gannesh and Anushri Satavlekar are named first and second runners-up, according to Times of India.
