Vijay Mallya, in a latest podcast with YouTuber Raj Shamani, provided a uncommon and public apology to his former workers whereas addressing the autumn of Kingfisher Airways. Nevertheless, he strongly denied any allegations in opposition to him, including that he has paid his dues.
Vijay Mallya’s former airline, Kingfisher Airways, confronted extreme monetary points, which led to its closure in 2012. (AFP)
The businessman accused of alleged financial institution mortgage fraud shared a snippet of the interview on his X profile. Within the video, Shamani asks Mallya, “What would you say to them who lost their jobs? Who still holds angst against you?”
Mallya replies, “I would say I am deeply sorry for what happened to them. I would say that I am deeply sorry that some of them didn’t get paid their salaries.” He continues, “I have no excuses to offer. I take full responsibility.”
Because the video progresses, Mallya alleges that the court docket had the cash in reserve and he filed a petition to launch the wage of his former workers. He additional accused the court docket and the banks of denying his petition.
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In one other put up on his X profile, Mallya wrote, “For those who are interested, I have spoken for the first time in nine years on this podcast. I want to say sorry to employees of Kingfisher Airlines and also to set the record straight with facts and the truth.
In the podcast, Mallya opened up about his first media appearance after nine years, the rise and fall of Kingfisher, and founding Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
When asked if he would consider returning to India, he said, “If I have a fair assurance of a fair trial and dignified existence in India, I will think about it seriously.”
Whereas discussing the fugitive label in opposition to him, the businessman expressed, ” You might name me a fugitive, however I didn’t run away. I flew on a prescheduled go to. Honest sufficient, I didn’t return for causes that I think about legitimate… so if you wish to name me a fugitive, go forward. However the place is the ‘chor’ coming from? The place is the ‘choir’?”