Viral video shows Lalit Modi, Vijay Mallya singing together at lavish London party
Modi, once credited for revolutionising Indian cricket through the IPL, has lived in self-imposed exile in the United Kingdom since 2010 after being suspended by the Board of Control for Cricket in India. He faces multiple allegations, including bid rigging, accepting kickbacks, and money laundering, as well as suspected violations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) amounting to hundreds of crores.Vijay Mallya, often referred to as the 'King of Good Times,' has also been embroiled in legal trouble. He is wanted in India for defaulting on loans worth 9,000 crore and faces fraud and money laundering charges. Mallya, arrested in London in 2017 on India's extradition request, is currently out on bail while legal proceedings continue. He maintains that the allegations are politically motivated and has denied any wrongdoing.Both men, despite their legal battles, appeared at ease as they belted out a song symbolic of defiance and self-assurance. The moment, captured on video, became a talking point not only for its entertainment value but also for the irony it represented—two high-profile fugitives celebrating their lives while evading justice in India.- EndsMust Watch
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