‘God Save The King’: Lalit Modi announces British citizenship, 16 years after he fled India

Former Indian Premier League (IPL) chief Lalit Modi, who has been living in the UK for the past 16 years, has announced on Saturday that he has become a British citizen. The news was shared by Modi on his X account, along with the message "God Save The King!" on King Charles III's birthday. He revealed his decision to officially become a British citizen on this very special day, expressing his admiration for the UK's people, institutions, traditions, and values.

Modi noted that the United Kingdom has been his home for many years, and he considers it a privilege and a responsibility to embrace Britishness. He pledged to continue contributing positively to the country, thanking his family, friends, and the Oxford Union for their support and for providing a memorable occasion to share this significant milestone.