Rachel Gupta, who was crowned Miss Grand International 2024, has announced her resignation from the title, citing a series of challenges and a toxic environment that made it untenable for her to continue.
In a heartfelt statement, Gupta shared that stepping down from her position was a deeply difficult decision. She described winning the crown as one of the most cherished dreams of her life—a moment filled with hope and national pride. However, she revealed that the period following her victory was far from what she had envisioned. She spoke of broken promises, mistreatment, and what she called a toxic environment that she could no longer endure in silence.
Gupta emphasized that the choice to relinquish her title was not taken lightly. She expressed her intention to release a full video in the coming days to share more details about the circumstances that led to her resignation.
In her message, she appealed for compassion and understanding from her supporters and thanked them for their continued encouragement. Gupta closed by stating that their love means more than they may ever know.
While on the other side The Miss Grand International Organization has formally announced the immediate termination of Rachel Gupta\'s reign as Miss Grand International 2024. The statement, issued on May 28, 2025, cited Gupta’s failure to fulfill her assigned duties, involvement in external projects without prior approval, and refusal to participate in the scheduled international trip to Guatemala.
According to the organization, these actions constituted a breach of her responsibilities as titleholder. Consequently, the organization resolved to revoke her title with immediate effect. Gupta is no longer authorized to use the title or wear the crown associated with Miss Grand International 2024.
In the official notice, the organization also requested that the crown be returned to the Miss Grand International Head Office within 30 days from the date of the announcement. The termination concludes Gupta’s reign, marking a rare instance of a crown being revoked due to internal conflict between a titleholder and the organization.
