IPL Founder Lalit Modi Announces Acquisition of Official British Citizenship in London

Indian Premier League founder <b>Lalit Modi</b> has officially announced that he received British citizenship on September 15, 2026. Modi shared this development while addressing the Oxford Union, describing it as a significant personal milestone. Under the provisions of the Indian Constitution and the Citizenship Act of 1955, the acquisition of foreign citizenship results in the automatic termination of Indian citizenship, as India does not permit dual nationality. Modi has resided in London since 2010, following allegations of financial irregularities and money laundering related to the IPL. He confirmed that he now holds official status as a <b>British citizen</b>.