Imphal: Veihriilo Lanah, the winner of Mr. Deaf India 2025, called on Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, at Raj Bhavan in Imphal on Tuesday (October 14), ahead of representing India at the global stage in Italy.
Lanah will represent India at the Mr. Deaf International Contest, which will be held in Genoa, Italy, from November 28 to December 8, 2025.
He met the governor to seek support for the upcoming international competition.
Governor Bhalla congratulated Lanah on his victory and praised his efforts to promote inclusivity and empowerment for persons with disabilities.
He also expressed confidence that Lanah’s participation in the international pageant would bring honour and recognition to Manipur as well as to the entire nation.
The ‘Mr. Deaf India 2025’ pageant was held at Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Phagwara, Punjab from August 30–31, 2025.
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The competition was organized by the All India Deaf Arts and Cultural Society, in collaboration with the MNS Skills India Foundation.
Rupa Nirola from Assam was crowned Miss Deaf India 2025 at the same event.
