Darshika among 27 beauties for 'Miss India' crown NT Staff Reporter Panaji Jan 28: Darshika, a 20-year old Goan girl has her prospects of being crowned as 'Miss India' at the Miss India contest, to be held on March 18, in Mumbai, entirely pivoting on the short message service (SMS). Darshika Saxena, one of the 27 beauties from around the country, who have crossed the qualifying round hurdle, at a press conference held in the city, today urged the Goans to support her through SMS so that she could wear the prestigious tiara.
The Femina Miss India 2006 contest, for the first time in the history of the pageant, has offered a chance to the public to choose their favorite contestant for the 'Miss India' title. The contest is called Banungi Main Miss India (BMMI) and asks the people to vote for the finalist, they feel is best suited for the crown, and ensure that she reaches the finals of the pageant. Darshika, a psychology student, presently in the third year BA class, in Dhempe College, has been modelling since last two years. Briefing the press, she said that the well-known Goan designer, Verma D'Mello had designed her wardrobe during the qualifying rounds. "I will be leaving for Mumbai on February 2 and hopefully return with the crown after March 18, depending on the SMS support," Darshika said, with a note of optimism. But for that every Goan needs to SMS the message BMMI 05 on the number 8888, she noted, adding that every person can vote more than once. The promoter of the Goan contestant, Ms Charmaine Shackleton Godinho was also present at the briefing.
