Coming from a small town called Mokokchung in Nagaland, Imlibenla Wati was least aware of the fact that one day she would rule the ramp. As a teenager who loved to kick, bounce and curve a football turned up winning beauty pageants at both national and international platforms. She is a person with strong social values and this also led her to take up politics to serve the people of her community. Being the first woman of Naga origin who has represented India at an international platform her transformation has been an inspiring one. Mumeninaz Zaman explores her journey of transformation.
The inceptive
Being the most notorious amongst all her siblings, Imlibenla was a tomboy at heart and never dreamt of crowns or gowns. She has been the type of girl who can stand up for herself and hit back if anyone tried to mess with her. Her love for adventures is manifold; she aspired to be a pilot, soccer player, musician or a drummer. A bright and confident person since childhood, she is steadfast about her purpose in life. However, destiny has something else in store for her. She was just a teenager when her school authorities and well wishers expected her to participate in a district level modelling contest. Even though modelling was not her forte she bagged the Miss Mokokchung first runners up title in 2012. Then to complete her studies, she came to Guwahati and joined NEF Law College, but due to social and professional obligations she could not complete her studies. Later she did her graduation and MA in Political Science from The Global Open University, Nagaland, where she is also the brand ambassador for the year 2019-20
The turning point
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