(First published in PAU , Newa Journal , Gangtok , Vol 6, No. 1: September 2024) Meyju Sonia Pradhan , daughter of Bhaju Bishnu Pradhan and Meyju Leela Maya Pradhan, was born on 2nd November 2003. Currently pursuing her graduation at Nar Bahadur Bhandari Degree College , she has already made a name for herself in the pageant world. Sonia was the 2nd runner-up in Miss Newar 2023 and also shone brightly as the 2nd runner-up in the Meyju Sikkim 2023 competition held during Indra Jatra 2023 . Hailing from Tumlabong, Ranipool , she proudly claimed the title of Miss Universe Sikkim 2024 at the event organized by Positude Sikkim , where Anavi Baniya from Rangpo and Yodenla Bhutia from Soreng were crowned 1st and 2nd runner-up, respectively. Now, Meyju Sonia is all set to represent the Himalayas region on the national stage at Miss Universe India 2024 . Her journey, beginning on 9th September and continuing until 22nd September in Jaipur , Rajasthan, will see her competing with the top 51...
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