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'Misconstrued': Ex-IPL boss Lalit Modi apologises to Indian govt over viral video with Vijay Mallya
Lalit Modi apologized after a viral video with Vijay Mallya sparked criticism for mocking India’s justice system, following the government’s pledge to repatriate fugitives.
- On December 29, 2025, Lalit Modi, former Indian Premier League chairman, apologised on X for recent social media posts, saying he did not intend to hurt anyone and respects the Indian government.
- Last week, a clip recorded at Vijay Mallya's birthday showed Modi introduce them as `the two biggest fugitives of India`, featuring both men together on Instagram.
- Modi posted the clip with a caption that said `Let's break the internet down in India again.` and included birthday wishes for Mallya on Instagram.
- The post provoked strong online backlash, with many social media users accusing Modi and Mallya of mocking India's justice system last week.
- As reactions intensified, Modi apologised soon after under growing pressure, days after the Ministry of External Affairs said India would work to bring back fugitives.
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Lalit Modi issues apology after "biggest fugitives of India" remark in viral video with Vijay Mallya
Lalit Modi has issued an apology on social media after he uploaded a video of himself partying with fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya in London and introducing themselves as the "biggest fugitives of India," a remark that triggered wide, sharp reactions from the public.
·India
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A viral video of Lalit Modi and Vijay Mallya recently became a social media sensation, prompting a strong response from the government. Now, IPL founder Lalit Modi appears to have changed his tune and is apologizing.
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"I Apologise": Lalit Modi Days After "Fugitives" Video With Vijay Mallya
A video of Modi attending Mallya's lavish birthday party in London went viral last week, in which he was heard saying: "We are the two fugitives, the biggest fugitives of India".
·New Delhi, India
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