Lalit Modi Apologizes to Indian Govt After "Fugitive" Party Video with Vijay Mallya

• Former IPL chief Lalit Modi shared a video partying with Vijay Mallya, whom he called a "traitor to the nation."
• In the controversial video, Modi and Mallya referred to themselves as "India's two biggest fugitives."
• The video, posted on Instagram, drew sharp criticism for mocking the Indian system.
• Following backlash and a Ministry of External Affairs statement on bringing back fugitives, Modi apologized.
• Modi stated on X that he had no intention of hurting the Indian government's feelings and his statement was misunderstood.

Why It Matters: Lalit Modi apologizes to Indian government after controversial "fugitive" party video with Vijay Mallya.