Winners of Miss Mokokchung 2025 (center) Bendangienla, crowned Miss Mokokchung 2025, flanked by first runner-up Temsulila Longkumer (right) and second runner-up Putusenla Aier (left) pose after the grand finale held at Town Hall, Mokokchung on July 22.
Morung Express News
Mokokchung | July 23
Bendangienla, a 19-year-old from Mangkolemba, was crowned Miss Mokokchung 2025 at the grand finale held at the Town Hall, Mokokchung, on July 22. A native of Khar village, Bendangienla is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Fazl Ali College, Mokokchung. Standing at 5 feet 5 inches tall, she emerged victorious among 13 contestants from across the district.
Temsulila Longkumer, 23, of Longjang village was adjudged the first runner-up, while 22-year-old Putusenla Aier of Süngratsü village secured the second runner-up title.
After a hiatus of three years, the Miss Mokokchung pageant returned with this edition organized by Forerunners Mokokchung under the aegis of the Mokokchung District Arts and Culture Council (MDACC) was held under the theme “Beyond Beauty.”
As the newly crowned Miss Mokokchung 2025, Bendangienla received a cash prize of Rs 50,000, sponsored by the District Hub for Empowerment of Women and the District Administration under the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (BBBP) initiative, along with gift hampers.
She will also serve as the face of the BBBP campaign and the brand ambassador of MDACC. Additionally, she will receive grooming support from Talent Foresight and has earned a direct entry to compete in Miss Nagaland 2025.
Temsulila Longkumer, who holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and aspires to become a child psychologist, was awarded Rs 30,000. Second runner-up Putusenla, a graduate and budding entrepreneur aiming to become a supermodel, received Rs 20,000.
In addition to the main titles, various subtitles were also awarded. Bendangienla won the Miss Beautiful Smile title. Other subtitle winners included:
• Best Ethnic Wear: Yangerkumla
• Miss Congeniality: Putusenla Aier
• Miss Talented: Sentikala
• Miss Beautiful Skin: Temsulila Longkumer
• Miss Perfect 10: Putusenla Aier
• Queen of Hearts: Temsulila Longkumer
• Beautiful Hair: Putibenla
• Best Ramp Walk: Alemlila
• Miss Photogenic: Imnasenla
The pageant was judged by the panel comprising Chanchui Khayi (Femina Miss India Manipur 2024), Akshatha Das (Femina Miss India Kerala 2024), Shyamanga Kashyap, Mele Pucho, Imlibenla Wati Nienu, and Asola Ozukum.
The night also featured performances by prominent artists such as Moko Koza, Tiameren Aier, and several others.
