IMPHAL | Eighteen-year-old Gaichakliu Kamei from Manipur’s Tamenglong district has been crowned Femina Miss India Manipur 2027, earning the opportunity to represent the state at the national pageant’s grand finale. Kamei was awarded the title at a ceremony held at Vivanta Guwahati on Sunday.

She emerged as the winner during the regional Miss Northeast Diva auditions, which followed preliminary mega auditions in Guwahati on October 26.She competed against other state finalists, including Alish Maibam and Zeneva Laikhuram. The judging panel selected Kamei after assessing the contestants’ poise, dedication and performance. A member of the Zeliangrong Naga community, Kamei is a professional model with previous experience in beauty pageants.

She also runs a social media platform focused on promoting youth empowerment and self-confidence among young women in her community. Following her selection, Kamei has begun preparations for the Femina Miss India 2027 grand finale, where she will represent Manipur on the national stage. Her achievement has drawn encouragement from well-wishers across the region, with expectations building ahead of the national competition.