Overview
- Modi told the Oxford Union on Saturday that he officially became a British citizen on September 15, 2026, and publicly shared the milestone in a post on X.
- He described the change as a proud, deeply personal moment and said the UK has been his home for many years.
- Modi said he celebrated the citizenship at a ceremony with family and friends on September 15 and thanked the Oxford Union for the platform to announce it.
- He closed his announcement by noting the timing fell on King Charles III’s birthday and signing off with the phrase “God Save the King.”
- News reports relay Modi’s account and place it in the context of his 2010 departure from India during probes into alleged IPL financial irregularities, and the coverage does not include independent confirmation from UK authorities.