05
July
2017

My name is Muslim, born to Sikhs - Sana Dua promotes Secularism

05 Jul 2017 | Angelopedia

Femina Miss India 2017 pageant crowned three immensely gorgeous beauties – Femina Miss India 2017 Manushi Chhillar, First runner-up Sana Dua and Second runner-up Priyanka Kumari.

24 year old beauty, Sana Dua is so much more than just a pretty face. Whilst enjoying her victory, the beauty also shared a major concern that she is focused on; Peace in her state, Jammu and Kashmir.

 

My name is Muslim, born to Sikhs - Sana Dua promotes Secularism

 

"Peace in my state first. It's time my triumph changed the face of the state", says Sana Dua. Exploring more about her name, Sana is a Muslim name, but the beauty from J&K is born to Sikh parents. Talking about promoting secularism, Sana said, “I have a Muslim name Sana. And at the pageant, when my friends and colleagues would ask me what religion I was, I said I am a pa'aji. Pa'aji because I am born to Sikh parents. But, after knowing my name's meaning and origin, my friends began to address me as bhaijaan. Yet, I felt proud that the modern India is secular."

Sana shared that it was during her graduation that she explored and understood the extent of crime rate that exists against women. She said, "When I took up law course at Panjab University in Chandigarh, the desire was to be aware of my rights. But soon, I felt that I could change the life with the laws that women of this country not know of.”

The beauty thanks her father for the secularism that lights in her. Her father served in the Indian Army. ''We may be from a strife-torn area which has a religious divide but for us a secular India comes first," she remarked.

So, if you thought that the 2017 batch of Femina Miss India is one of the best because they are all stunners, well, you have to think over it twice. The beauties are not just pretty face leading the country to international platforms, the girls have grave issues that they plan to work on. Way to go Sana Dua!!