Last Updated:December 29, 2025, 11:38 IST The apology came after Lalit Modi and fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya appeared together in a video shared on social media, which quickly drew criticism. Lalit Modi Issues Apology Over Controversial Post With Vijay Mallya. (Picture credit: AFP) Days after the Ministry of External Affairs said India would work to bring back all fugitives, former IPL chairman Lalit Modi, who has sought refuge in foreign country, issued an apology on Monday for his recent social media posts. In a message shared on X, Lalit Modi said he did not intend to hurt anyone’s feelings, especially those of the Indian government. He said he held the government in high regard and that his earlier statement had been misunderstood. He added that the post was never meant to be taken in the way it was portrayed and offered his “deepest apologies”. I apologise if I have hurt anyone feelings especially the Indian Government who I have the highest respect and regard for. The statement was misconstrued and was never intended to be …