In a remarkable achievement, a nine-year-old girl from Assam, Binita Chetry, has emerged as the second runner-up on Britain’s Got Talent (BGT).
The finale took place on Saturday night.
Chetry’s family revealed she is the first Indian contestant to reach this stage of the competition.
A British magician, Harry Moulding, won the competition, and LED dance group The Blackouts secured second place.
Chetry expressed gratitude toward supporters
Gratitude
Chetry took to BGT’s official Instagram to express her gratitude toward her supporters and followers.
She thanked viewers from the UK for voting for her and revealed that she’s “very happy and proud” of herself.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma congratulated her, writing, “Dancing her way to glory.”
According to HT, the 9-year-old responded, “I hope this message reaches him [Assam CM], and I get the opportunity to meet him,” she added.
Chetry’s journey from a small village to the global stage
Journey
Chetry hails from a village near Bokajan, called Talbalijan in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district.