MANIPUR’S MR DEAF INDIA MEETS THE GOVERNOR — SEEKING SUPPORT TO GO GLOBAL
Veihriilo Lanah — crowned Mr Deaf India 2025 at the 12th national pageant in Punjab — met Manipur’s Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhavan, Imphal, on October 14, 2025, to request the Governor’s support for representing India at Mr Deaf International in Genoa, Italy (November 28–December 8, 2025). The Governor congratulated him and expressed confidence that Lanah’s participation would bring pride and recognition to both Manipur and India.
FAQs
Q1: Who is Veihriilo Lanah and what title did he win?
Veihriilo Lanah is the winner of Mr Deaf India 2025, crowned at the 12th national pageant held in Punjab (Aug 30–31, 2025). He hails from Manipur and seeks to represent India at Mr Deaf International in Genoa, Italy (Nov 28–Dec 8, 2025).
Q2: What kind of support did Lanah request from the Governor?
Lanah requested the Governor’s support — which typically includes financial help, assistance with travel documents and visas, training resources, and institutional backing to amplify his representation on the global stage.
Q3: Why is representing India at Mr Deaf International important?
Mr Deaf International is a global platform for awareness, advocacy, and networking around deaf rights and inclusion. A contestant from India helps raise international visibility for domestic accessibility issues and showcases the nation’s talent.
Q4: How can the public or organizations help Lanah prepare for the international contest?
Media can amplify his story, NGOs can provide mentorship and training, corporations can fund travel and training through CSR, and individuals can donate or offer pro bono services like coaching or styling. Publicity often attracts sponsors.
Q5: What would success look like beyond the competition?
Success isn’t only about winning the pageant. It’s about leveraging the platform to advance accessibility at home — initiating sign language programs, influencing policy, and inspiring other differently-abled youth to pursue national and international opportunities.
