In a remarkable display of support, over 40,000 students from the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) in Odisha came together to give Miss India Nikita Porwal a heartfelt send-off for the upcoming Miss World 2026 pageant. The event featured a spectacular human formation that spelled out 'Miss World', creating a visually stunning scene captured in videos shared on social media. Nikita, dressed in a shimmering pink gown, addressed the crowd with deep emotion, stating, 'I thought I was going to give my crown in Odisha... but I am going to take 40,000 of your blessings with me.' This year's Miss World pageant is particularly significant as it marks the 75th anniversary of the organization, with the finale scheduled for September 5, 2026, in Vietnam, including preliminary rounds in Hanoi and the grand finale in Ho Chi Minh City. Nikita, who hails from Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh, is not only celebrated for her beauty but also for her talent as a theatre artist and TV anchor, earning her the title of 'beauty with brains.'