MEA Vows to Bring Back Fugitives After Lalit Modi-Vijay Mallya Video

• The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reaffirmed India’s commitment to repatriating economic fugitives.
• This statement followed a viral social media video showing Lalit Modi and Vijay Mallya at a party abroad.
• In the video, Lalit Modi introduced himself and Mallya as “the two biggest fugitives of India,” sparking online criticism.
• MEA stated India is in active discussions with several foreign governments to ensure the return of such individuals.
• Vijay Mallya fled India in 2016 over a Rs 9,000 crore bank loan default; Lalit Modi left in 2010 facing money laundering allegations.

Why It Matters: India remains committed to extraditing economic fugitives like Lalit Modi and Vijay Mallya, actively engaging foreign governments.