A controversy has emerged around Miss Universe India 2026 after second runner-up Anushri Satavlekar relinquished her position and alleged that the pageant's internal practices conflicted with her values. Nikhil Anand has reportedly sought clarification over her allegations. The Miss Universe India 2026 pageant has come under scrutiny after Anushri Satavlekar, who finished as the second runner-up, relinquished her position and made allegations about the organisation's internal practices.