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Lalit Modi Hosts London Pre-Birthday Bash for Vijay Mallya

Viral images from the Belgrave Square gathering renewed criticism of IndiaUK extradition delays.

Overview

  • The party was held on December 16 at Lalit Modi’s residence at 2 Belgrave Square in London, with an invitation sent by Rima Bouri and Modi.
  • Photographer Jim Rydell posted photos and the invitation on X and Instagram, and Modi publicly thanked guests for attending.
  • The guest list shown in images included Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Idris Elba, Manoviraj Khosla and other high-profile attendees.
  • Online reaction in India featured anger and ridicule over the public celebration involving two high-profile figures wanted over financial cases.
  • Mallya remains a declared Fugitive Economic Offender in India as part of a group officials say caused major bank losses, while both he and Modi continue to live in the UK facing legal proceedings.