THIS WOMAN IS NOW THE FIRST EVER INDIAN TO WIN MISS DEAF ASIA CROWN!

In an immensely proud moment for India, Haryana's Nishtha Dudeja has become the first Indian to win the prestigious title of Miss Deaf Asia at the 18th edition of Miss and Mister Deaf World - Europe - Asia Beauty Pageant 2018.

Nishtha has proved to the world that disability is not a roadblock towards success. She took to Twitter to announce the news and express her happiness.

What a moment! It was overwhelming. It's certainly something I will cherish forever! It was an amazing night. For d first time, India won any crown at Miss and Mister Deaf World pageant. I'm happy that I won dis crown for India.#NishthaDudeja #MissDeafAsia2018 #MissDeafIndia2018 pic.twitter.com/tn6txUSpWR

— Nishtha Dudeja (@Dudeja_Nishtha) October 20, 2018

Nishtha, who is now the first Indian to have won the title, said that she faced stiff competition from contestants from China, Thailand, Taiwan, Israel, and some notable others.

The diva, who was born deaf, does not think of herself as being differently-abled. Rather, she chose to take a chance in the field of beauty.

“I want to thank my parents for their consistent support who were always there to help me. Now I want to help the deprived people even at the cost of my comfort. I believe that the differently abled people don’t need pity. They only deserve equal opportunities to prove themselves,” Nishtha, who has returned to India now, said.

The 23-year-old Panipat girl is a commerce graduate from Venkateshwara College, Delhi University, and presently pursuing MA in economics from Mithibai College, University of Mumbai. Prior to this title, Nishtha had also won the Miss Deaf India title on February 26 this year in Jaipur.

She is also the brand ambassador for Sivantos India Pvt Ltd. (Formerly Siemens hearing Instruments Pvt Ltd.), the world’s leading brand of hearing aids.

It is heartening to note that a Diyang Daughter of India Nishtha ( Miss Deaf Asia 2018 ) has brought laurels for our country in a Beauty Pageant. I wish her success in her career. pic.twitter.com/6IBAuOJvZq

— Dr. Thawarchand Gehlot (@TCGEHLOT) October 8, 2018

Panipat Beti Nishtha Dudeja has proved that nothing can come in the way of achieving one's goals.
Congratulations on becoming the 1st Indian to win the #MissDeafAsia 2018 title held at Prague!

— Manohar Lal (@mlkhattar) October 23, 2018