Harnaaz Sandhu Is <br />Miss Universe 2021.<br />India's Harnaaz Sandhu claimed the <br />title on Dec. 12 in southern Israel.<br />Upon receiving her crown, <br />Sandhu told young people <br />to "know that you are unique <br />and that's what makes you <br />beautiful. Stop comparing <br />yourself to others.".<br />I believed in myself, <br />and that's why I'm <br />standing here today, Harnaaz Sandhu, Miss Universe, via statement.<br />First and second runners-up were Paraguay's Nadia Ferreira and South Africa's Lalela Mswane, respectively.<br />80 women from around the world competed in the competition, which was hosted by Steve Harvey.<br />80 women from around the world competed in the competition, which was hosted by Steve Harvey.<br />Some pageant critics called for boycotting the event, including South Africa, which called on Mswane to drop out.<br />Some pageant critics called for boycotting the event, including South Africa, which called on Mswane to drop out.<br />The country called Israel's treatment of Palestinians "apartheid.".<br />But Mswane chose to compete because she and others feel the competition shouldn't be about politics.<br />But Mswane chose to compete because she and others feel the competition shouldn't be about politics.<br />After being announced as the winner, Sandhu said, "Chak de Phatte India," which translates to "Let's do this, India!".<br />After being announced as the winner, Sandhu said, "Chak de Phatte India," which translates to "Let's do this, India!"
