Why did Pakistani model Roma Michael’s bikini ramp walk spark outrage online?

New Delhi: Pakistani model Roma Michael trended big on social media after a video of her walking the ramp in a bikini at a beauty pageant Miss Grand International 2024 received massive backlash on social media. After being slammed online, Michael deleted the video.

Though she deleted the video, it still surfaces online as several social media accounts shared her video from the ramp walking in a bronze-coloured bikini at the beauty pageant. While many trolled her others opined that she had no other option but to delete as she fell victim to moral policing in Pakistan. In fact, reports claimed that she was even threatened. But why such an outrage? Let’s explore!

Why internet is furious over Roma Michael’s bikini ramp walk?

Pakistani model, Roma Michael, received much hate online for her choice of outfit at the global beauty pageant. Many were not happy that she wore a bikini during a ramp walk at the Miss Grand International 2024.

Slamming her, a user wrote, “Wow ! #Pakistan 🇵🇰 is crossing barriers & Rules !! Pakistani Model participated in Miss World Grand Show. #RomaMichael looks Sexy & Stunning in Bikini. She has a Perfect Lahori Body !! Thank you Ex PM #ImranKhan for modernise Pakistan. ”

While the other wrote, “She is #RomaMichael & she is a Pakistani Christian. She participated at the Miss World Grand Show. She deleted this video from Instagram coz Pakistani people started threatening & abusing her for ruining the name of Pakistan. Just another day of the Pakistani Muslim majority controlling the lives of Pakistani minorities.”

Who is Roma Michael?

Roma Michael has previously won two beauty pageants – Miss Grand Pakistan 2024 and Miss Charm Pakistan 2023. She hails from Lahore and has a Bachelor’s degree in BTech, as per Miss Grand International. She made her name in the fashion industry by collaborating with well-known fashion designers and brands across the globe. She has also featured in two feature films and several TV dramas such as Pyari Nimmo and You are alive.

She has also represented Pakistan at Cannes Fashion Week and Dubai Fashion Show. On Instagram, she boasts 77,000 followers.

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