Final and official results of May Queen Pageant announced

TDT | Manama     

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

The Indian Club has issued a statement to clarify the sequence of events and rectify any misunderstandings in response to recent discrepancies in media reports concerning the May Queen pageant.

According to the latest update from the Club’s President: The judges notified organisers after the crowning ceremony about a potential calculation error.

This notification occurred post-crowning and not before or during the event, as initially reported by another newspaper.

Following a thorough investigation and re-evaluation of all contestants’ scores, the correction regarding the top three positions was communicated to contestant Mary on June 4, 2024, at approximately 6pm.

Mary cooperated in facilitating the announcement of the corrected winners’ names. There was no tie among the contestants, and the judges’ decisions are final.

Statements from all three judges confirm this fact. For inquiries regarding this matter, individuals are encouraged to contact directly.

An official announcement regarding this correction was sent to another newspaper following a press conference held on June 10, 2024.

Regrettably, the said newspaper did not issue an official clarification on the event. Coverage by an English daily in the Kingdom about the event was biased and focused on personal interests rather than promoting public interest, the organizers alleged.

This one-sided report misinterpreted statements from judges and winner Ms. Astral, leading to confusion among contestants and members of The Indian Club.

It is unfortunate that a prominent newspaper in the Kingdom of Bahrain published a one-sided narrative that tarnished the reputation of The Club.

After consulting with the judges, The Club officially announces the corrected winners of theMay Queen 2024 pageant:

May Queen 2024: Astral Cutinha

May Queen 1st Runner-up: Ishika Pradeep

May Queen 2nd Runner-up: Mary Annin Jacob

This statement aims to provide clarity on the accurate results of our prestigious May Queen pageant and address any misconceptions that may have arisen.