{
  "id": 20158079,
  "title": "IPL founder Lalit Modi acquires British citizenship, calls it ‘home for many years’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/ipl-founder-lalit-modi-acquires-british-citizenship-calls-it-home-for",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-15T10:16:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/ipl-founder-lalit-modi-acquires-british-citizenship-calls-it-home-for-many-years/article71704504.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lalit Modi, the founder of the Indian Premier League (IPL), has recently acquired British citizenship, claiming it as his home for many years. In a post shared on social media accompanied by images from the citizenship ceremony at a London Town Hall, Modi announced his decision on November 14, 2026. He addressed the Oxford Union, sharing this very personal milestone publicly. Modi left India in May 2010 following a suspension by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) due to allegations of financial irregularities in the IPL. He has been under a non-bailable warrant since 2015 for failing to respond to summons by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case. Modi insists he is not a \"fugitive\" as he has not been convicted of any criminal offence. He expressed his pride in becoming a British citizen, describing the United Kingdom as his home for many years, and praising its people, institutions, traditions, and values. Becoming British is a privilege and a responsibility that he embraces with pride, gratitude, and a genuine sense of belonging. Modi looks forward to continuing to contribute positively to the country, stating it has shaped his life through various cultures and experiences. He thanked his family, friends, and everyone who has been part of his journey, and praised the Oxford Union for hosting this memorable occasion.",
  "summary": "In his post, accompanied by images from the citizenship ceremony at a Town Hall in London back in September, Mr. Modi on November 14 said he had chosen to publicly share the “very special and personal milestone” at his address at Oxford Union",
  "key_points": [
    "Lalit Modi acquires British citizenship in 2026.",
    "Modi calls UK his home for many years.",
    "Modi addresses Oxford Union about milestone."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}