'If There's A Fair Trial, Dignified Existence': Vijay Mallya Says Open To Return To India
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Vijay Mallya said he would consider returning to India if given a fair trial and treated with dignity. In a podcast, he also denied fleeing the country amid multiple accusations.
A file photo of Vijay Mallya (Photo: AP)
Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru owner Vijay Mallya on Thursday said he would consider returning to India if assured of a fair trial in accusations of defaulting on loans worth several crores from Indian banks.
During a four-hour-long podcast with entrepreneur and podcaster Raj Shamani, the liquor baron also said he expects a dignified existence, if at all he returns to India.
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“If I have a fair assurance of a fair trial and a dignified existence in India, I will think about it (returning to India) seriously," Mallya told the podcaster.
As the conversation progressed, Mallya also addressed the allegations of misconduct against him, and said, “You may call me a fugitive, but I didn’t run away."
“Fair enough, I didn’t return for reasons that I consider are valid, so if you want to call me a fugitive, go ahead. But where is the ‘chor’ (thief) coming from? Where is the ‘chori’ (theft)?" he asked.
Soon after the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Punjab Kings in the IPL final in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, Mallya recalled picking a young Virat Kohli 18 seasons ago in the players auction and said it was remarkable to witness the maestro staying loyal to the franchise, which has finally won a long-awaited IPL trophy.
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Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.
Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.
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June 06, 2025, 09:17 IST
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