In a podcast with Raj Shamani, Vijay Mallya mentioned, amongst different issues, the rise of Kingfisher Airlines and its subsequent fall.
Vijay Mallya’s former airline, Kingfisher Airlines, 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. In the video, Shamani asks Mallya, “What would you say to them who lost their jobs? Who still holds angst against you?”
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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.”
As the video progresses, Mallya alleges that the courtroom had the cash in reserve and he filed a petition to launch the wage of his former staff. He additional accused the courtroom and the banks of denying his petition.
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In one other submit on his X profile, Mallya wrote, “For those that have an interest, I’ve spoken for the primary time in 9 years on this podcast. I need to make an apology to staff of Kingfisher Airlines and in addition to set the document straight with info and the reality.
In the podcast, Mallya opened up about his first media look after 9 years, the rise and fall of Kingfisher, and founding Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
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When requested if he would take into account returning to India, he stated, “If I’ve a good assurance of a good trial and dignified existence in India, I’ll give it some thought critically.”
While discussing the fugitive label towards him, the businessman expressed, ” You could name me a fugitive, however I didn’t run away. I flew on a prescheduled go to. Fair sufficient, I didn’t return for causes that I take into account legitimate… so if you wish to name me a fugitive, go forward. But the place is the ‘chor’ coming from? Where is the ‘choir’?”
