On Thursday Jitesh Singh Deo bagged the title of Peter England Mr India 2017. Deo, who is from Lucknow, will now represent India at Mr World 2020.<\/p>\n
\u201cI did not anticipate it but I had some belief in myself. The power of belief motivates you always. I was speechless when my name was announced. I was blank,\u201d he told PTI.
\n\u201cWinning this title comes with lot of responsibility. The competition (Mr World) is going to be more tough. Today, I am enjoying the moment but tomorrow onwards, a new journey will begin and I have to work hard,\u201d Deo said.<\/p>\n
Sixteen contestants from across the country were competing for the title.<\/p>\n
The first runner up was Abhi Khajuria and the second runner up was Pavan Rao.\u00a0The winners were felicitated by actor Kangana Ranaut.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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