Michigan: At the annual pageant held in New Jersey, Rijul Maini, a medical student from Michigan, won the title of Miss India USA 2023. Saloni Rammohan of Pennsylvania earned the title of Miss Teen India USA, and Sneha Nambiar of Massachusetts received the title of Mrs India USA.
This year marks the 41st year of the pageant, which is the oldest Indian pageant staged outside of India. It was started under the Worldwide Pageants banner by two Indian-Americans residing in New York, Dharmatma and Neelam Saran.
Maini is a medical student and model. She stated at the beauty pageant that her goal is to become a surgeon and serve as an inspiration to women globally. Maini took to Instagram and shared a post about the same. The 24-year-old wrote, "I am so humbled and grateful to say that I am the new MISS INDIA USA 2023! This could not have been possible without the support of my loving parents and family, Michigan pageant directors @chrysaliscouturemi @msindiamichigan @utsavplanners, and ride or die friends that stuck with me every step of the way. They say it takes a village and that couldn't be more true!!"
She thanked her family and her mother who curated her outfits. "And to my loving amazingly talented momma, who curated the most beautiful outfits for me to walk the stage. Love you so much, I am so blessed to have you!! @soniamainii Thank you to @gauridesigns for executing such stunning pieces!! I am especially grateful for the family of amazing, strong, confident women I gained throughout this process. Your light shines so bright, never dim it for anyone. Thank you to @ifc_worldwidepageants for an incredible opportunity!! Can't wait to see what the future holds," she added.