Lukanand also won the national title of Mister International India 2019, thus qualifying to solely represent India in the Mister International pageant to be held abroad later this year.

The two winners from Manipur, who won their respective titles at Guwahati on 8thand 9th August 2019, were accompanied by the Founder of Mega Entertainment Abhijit Singha, who has been organizing the Mega Miss North East pageant since the past 17 years, and Mega Mister North East since the past 10 years.

Speaking on the occasion, Langpoklakpam Melody said, “This is such a heart-warming moment, I am truly grateful! So many of my friends, family members, elders as well as media persons had gathered to welcome me, this is truly overwhelming.

I was expecting to return home to my normal life, but the reception I received here was beyond my wildest imagination.”

Speaking about the responsibility he holds towards his community as a youth icon, Lukanand Kshetrimayum said, “I hope our victory will motivate my peers from Manipur to believe that if we can make it big in the world of fashion, even they can.

I will be more than happy to guide them to go forward in the same journey that I went to.

There is a lot of potential among the youth here, and pageants like these will help them get the stage that they deserve.

I want to see the youngsters of Manipur achieving everything they deserve, not just in the regional platform, but nationally and internationally as well.”

Around 80 people, including friends, family and media persons, gathered at the Imphal airport today for the grand homecoming of Lukanand and Melody. In addition, many students and people from different parts of the city joined the celebration, and homecoming of their children who made the Manipur proud through their achievement.