Former IPL chairman Lalit Modi has issued a public apology to the Indian government following backlash over a viral video. In the video, Modi and fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya referred to themselves as "the two biggest fugitives of India." Modi stated on X that his remarks were misconstrued and not intended to offend, expressing his high regard for the Indian government. The apology comes amid ongoing efforts by the Ministry of External Affairs to bring back fugitives wanted by Indian law.