Lalit Modi posted the apology on X, saying he never intended to hurt sentiments. He said he holds deep respect for India and the Indian government. He added that his statement was misrepresented and taken out of context. He expressed regret and offered a sincere apology.

The controversy began after a video from Vijay Mallya’s birthday party surfaced online. Lalit Modi shared the clip on Instagram. In the video, he jokingly referred to himself and Mallya as India’s “two biggest fugitives.” The caption added fuel to public anger.

The video triggered political and public backlash. Soon after, the Ministry of External Affairs faced questions on the return of economic offenders. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that India remains committed to bringing back all fugitives who have evaded the law. He confirmed that the government continues talks with several countries on extradition.

Following the strong response and government stance, Lalit Modi deleted the video and issued his apology. The incident once again highlighted public sensitivity around fugitive offenders and accountability.

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In the video, Lalit Modi sarcastically calls himself and Mallya “India’s biggest fugitives” while laughing and looking at the camera. Vijay Mallya is seen smiling and enjoying the moment. The remark has drawn sharp criticism, with many accusing the duo of mocking the Indian legal system and public sentiment.

Lalit Modi captioned the video with a birthday message for Mallya, saying he wanted to “break the internet in India again.” Reports suggest the party was hosted earlier this month in London to celebrate Mallya’s birthday. Several prominent personalities, including business leaders and celebrities, were reportedly present at the gathering.

Photographer Jim Riddell also shared images from the event on social media and thanked Lalit Modi for hosting the celebration. Lalit Modi later posted another message expressing gratitude to guests and referring to Mallya as a close friend.

Both men have lived abroad for years while facing serious financial and legal cases in India. The video has reignited debate over accountability and the delay in bringing economic offenders back to the country.

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