2 min readNew DelhiDec 26, 2025 06:32 PM IST
First published on: Dec 26, 2025 at 06:32 PM IST
Reacting to a media query on a recent viral video featuring fugitive economic offenders Vijay Mallya and Lalit Modi, spokesperson of Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Randhir Jaiswal said the government of India is committed to bringing back all fugitives.
“The Government of India is committed to bringing back all fugitives who have fled the country and evaded the law. Discussions are ongoing with several countries in this regard, and I want to assure you that we are firm and fully committed to ensuring their return,” Jaiswal said.
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The reaction comes days after a new video of former IPL chairman Lalit Modi and fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya appeared on social media. In the clip, the two can be seen at a party taking a postshot at India. In the video, Modi is heard introducing himself and Mallya as “the two biggest fugitives of India”. “We are the two fugitives, the biggest fugitives of India,” Modi said.
The video, which appears to be from Mallya’s birthday party, was posted on Instagram by Lalit Modi with the caption, “Let’s break the internet down in India again. Happy birthday my friend #VijayMallya. Love u.”
This was not the first time when Modi took to social media to show how he and Mallya are partying together. Earlier, Modi hosted a birthday party for Vijay Mallya who turned 70 on December 18 and posted the video on X.
Lalit Modi, in the caption of the video wrote, “An amazing celebration for my dear friend Vijay Mallya at my house last night for all his friends and family who flew in from all corners of the world. Another cornerstone achieved by the King of Goodtimes – his 70th birthday. Wish him all the happiness and success.”
In the clip, the two fugitive economic offenders, Lalit Modi (left) and Vijay Mallya (right) can be seen in a party taking a postshot at India. (Photo: Instagram/ lalitkmodi) 
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