Lalit Modi Offers 'Deepest Apology' to India Over 'Fugitives' Remark with Vijay Mallya

• Lalit Modi issued a 'deepest apology' to the Indian government for calling himself and Vijay Mallya 'biggest fugitives' in a viral video.
• The video, posted on Modi's Instagram, showed him celebrating Mallya's 70th birthday in London, sparking widespread outrage.
• Modi stated on X that his remarks were 'misconstrued' and he never intended to hurt anyone's feelings, especially the Indian government's.
• The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reiterated India's commitment to bringing back all fugitives, including Mallya and Modi.
• Both Lalit Modi and Vijay Mallya are wanted in India for financial impropriety, with Mallya facing fraud and money laundering charges.

Why It Matters: Lalit Modi apologizes for controversial 'fugitives' remark, while India reaffirms commitment to extradite financial offenders.