Lalit Modi makes 8 bombshell claims: On Dawood, PM Modi, IPL and more
Lalit Modi made several controversial claims in a recent interview, alleging that Dawood Ibrahim's syndicate targeted him and threatened his family. He also criticized political figures, including Rahul Gandhi, while defending his decision to remain abroad due to security concerns. Modi expressed a positive view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, focusing on their shared interest in cricket infrastructure.
- ▪Lalit Modi alleged that he faced multiple assassination attempts from Dawood Ibrahim's syndicate due to his efforts against illegal betting in cricket.
- ▪He rejected the label of being a fugitive, stating that his decision to stay abroad was based on security threats rather than evading authorities.
- ▪Modi accused Congress leaders of trying to undermine the IPL and claimed that the UPA government created hurdles for the tournament during the 2009 season.
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Lalit Modi makes 8 bombshell claims: On Dawood, PM Modi, IPL and moreLalit Modi claims Dawood's network targeted him, attacks Rahul Gandhi, revisits IPL controversies and speaks on PM Modi in a wide-ranging interview.Updated on: Jun 05, 2026 9:30 AM ISTBy Abhimanyu KulkarniShare viaCopy link Lalit Modi has revisited some of the biggest controversies of his career, alleging that Dawood Ibrahim's syndicate targeted him, defending his decision to remain abroad, accusing Congress leaders of trying to undermine the IPL, and offering his views on Rahul Gandhi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Lalit Modi claimed that his son getting kidnapped once was why he walked away from cricket.
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