Rachel Gupta, who won Miss Grand International in 2024, posted a message saying 'karma is a queen' that appears to reference the controversy around Miss Universe Vice President (Asiana) Nawat Itsaragrisil. This comes after Itsaragrisil publicly called Miss Mexico, Fátima Bosch, a "dumbhead", leading to walkout by contestants. Gupta had returned the crown in 2025, citing a toxic environment.