‘Islamist Bigotry of Policing Women’s Bodies…,’ Pakistani Journalist in Exile Reacts to Roma Michael’s Bikini Walk at Miss World Grand Show

Pakistani model Roma Michael faces backlash for her bikini walk at the Miss Grand International event, while Pakistani born journalist criticises local media's silence, sparking debate on women's representation in Pakistani society.

Image Credit: X (Formerly Twitter)

A Pakistani model’s ramp walk in a bikini at the Miss Grand International 2024 created a huge buzz on the internet. The model, Roma Michael, has been trending all over for her bold appearance. However, a Pakistani born journalist, Taha Siddiqui, living in exile in Paris, has targeted Pakistani mainstream media for not covering this news and failing to showcase it on national television. The journalist took to X, stating that local media did not cover this story, nor did they give it the attention it deserves due to their Islamist bigotry in policing women’s bodies.

Roma Michael
Credit: X (@TahaSSiddiqui)

The Pakistani model, Roma Michael, participated in the Miss Grand International event, which is currently being held in Thailand. The video of her bikini ramp walk started circulating online over the past two days. On October 23, 2024, Taha Siddiqui shared this clip, criticizing Pakistani media for their silence on such an important issue.

What Pakistani Media Is Saying About Roma Michael?

Upon investigation, there is little evidence that Pakistani media covered Roma Michael’s bikini walk. Several mainstream media outlets did not even post this news on their social media handles. This absence of coverage seems to support the claims made by Pakistani born journalists in exile. It raises important questions about the current state of media and society in Pakistan. As the world moves toward women’s empowerment, many people are questioning the mindset of Pakistani society today.

Who is Pakistani Model Roma Michael?

Roma Michael, originally from Lahore, Pakistan, is a professional actor and model. She holds a BTech degree from the University of South Asia, but her passion for entertainment led her into the world of modeling and acting. Over the years, she has earned several prestigious titles, including Miss Grand Pakistan 2024 and Miss Charm Pakistan 2023. Her participation in international events showcases the talent and potential of Pakistani models on a global stage.

What Pakistani People Are Saying About Roma Michael’s Bikini Walk?

Following the backlash, Roma Michael deleted the video she had uploaded on her Instagram account. However, a Pakistani entertainment channel, “entertainmentnewspk,” uploaded the video, which captured the Pakistani people’s reactions to her bikini walk. In the comments section, one user wrote, “Who gave her permission to use the word Pakistan?” Another added, “I mean seriously! Is she really representing Pakistan?” A third commented, “She has a Christian name, so why does everyone have an issue with this?” A fourth user simply stated, “Shame, shame.”

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