Miss England Milla Magee's allegations 'produced, very exaggerated': Telangana Govt responds to Miss World 2025 Row | Mint

Telangana’s special general secretary Jayesh Ranjan strongly refuted the allegations made by Miss England 2024, Milla Magee, who suddenly withdrew from the international beauty pageant, Miss World 2025, in Hyderabad on May 16. Magee, in an interview with the Sun, claimed that she was encouraged to “socialize” with men in the middle -aged as a form of appreciation for their financial support for the event. The remarks provoked widespread media attention and criticism. According to the Hindu, Ranjan replied with a categorical denial after conducting an internal investigation into the case. Ranjan has the allegations of Miss. England 2024 Milla Magee rejected as “completely unfounded and even missing one percent of truth.” According to the news release, he further called the claims: “Manufactured and very exaggerated.” Ranjan, referring to senior IAS officer Magee, allegedly sat during the cultural evening, said: “To suggest that he has made any inappropriate progress, especially in the presence of his family members, is absurd and incredible.” CCTV footage contradicts allegations Ranjan, who conducted an internal investigation, said CCTV footage of the cultural program on May 13 in Chowmahalla Palace -The evening Magee referred to in her interview with The Sun -showed no inappropriate interaction. “It clearly shows that Milla Magee was sitting with one man and four women. The Lord was a senior IAS officer, accompanied by his wife, daughter-in-law and guests,” he said. Pre-scheduled social events according to the official route of Miss World 2025, there were three formal social events for participants: the cultural night of May 13, a visit to the Ramoji Filmstad on May 17, and a high tea at the Telangana Secretariat on May 18. Ranjan noted that Magee only attended the first event. “All three opportunities have now compiled the guest list,” he said. Other participants do not agree with the allegations to ensure a balanced response, according to the report, Ranjan said he spoke more than a dozen participants from different countries, including Scotland and Northern Ireland. Ranjan said their experience was “completely contrary” to Magee’s version of events. Comments of poverty called “exaggerated” in her interview also said she was upset about the poverty she saw in Hyderabad. While not denying the existence of poverty, Ranjan criticized the tone of her comments. “Her description was very exaggerated and seems to be driven by an established agenda,” he said. He added that the only minor issue marked by a few participants was the overwhelming number of people requesting selfies. “They found it excessive, but certainly not sinister,” he clarified.