Overview
- Lalit Modi posted on X that his remark was misconstrued and offered his “deepest apologies,” saying he holds the Indian government in high regard.
- The video shows Modi saying, “We are the two fugitives, the biggest fugitives of India,” after sharing it on Instagram with a birthday message for Vijay Mallya, prompting a wave of online criticism.
- The clip was reported to be from a 70th birthday celebration for Mallya at Modi’s Belgrave Square residence in London.
- MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India remains engaged with partner countries to return fugitives, noting that the cases involve multiple layers of legal procedures.
- Vijay Mallya is wanted in India on fraud and money‑laundering charges after leaving in 2016, while Lalit Modi faces financial misconduct allegations tied to his IPL tenure after departing in 2010.