[1][2] The reigning Femina Miss Manipur (Femina Miss India Manipur) titleholder is Thounaojam Strela Luwang of Imphal who was crowned by the outgoing titleholder Angobi Chanu Loukrakpam in Imphal.

It is to select representatives from Manipur to compete in Femina Miss India.

The Kangliepak Students' Association (KSA) objected to her being the choice to represent the State of Manipur.

Later, the fashion designer Robert Naorem, who was incharge of the event had to issue clarifications, and assured that the contest was organised with the firm objective of promoting indigenous people through the beauty pageant.

He issued clarification that the name of Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia was approved by Femina Miss India Organisation as an eligible candidate to participate in the Femina Miss Manipur Queen contest in accordance with the laid-out norms.