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Telangana Showcases Security and Culture During Miss World 2025 Amid Political Criticism

Miss World contestants toured Telangana’s high-tech command center and Secretariat, while opposition questioned the relevance of showcasing security infrastructure.

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Why show Miss World contestants Telangana's security operations, asks BRS
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Overview

  • Miss World 2025 contestants visited the Telangana Police Integrated Command and Control Centre (TGICCC) and the State Secretariat on May 18 as part of the state’s branding efforts.
  • The TGICCC tour featured mounted police escorts, a K9 unit demonstration, and an arms exhibition, showcasing Telangana’s advanced public safety technology.
  • Julia Morley, CEO of the Miss World Organisation, praised the TGICCC as an exemplary blend of technology and policing for public safety.
  • The visit concluded with a drone show narrating Telangana’s heritage and progress, ending with an invitation to visit the state: 'Telangana Zarur Aana.'
  • Opposition leaders criticized the government for exposing critical security operations to foreign delegates and a temple ritual video involving contestants sparked further political debate.