'Final dekhne aao India': Vijay Mallya trolled after tweet on RCB's win against LSG

Vijay Mallya is the former owner of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) cricket team. He often shares social media posts on RCB’s success.

Updated on: May 28, 2025, 11:08:06 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Vijay Mallya found himself at the receiving end of social media jibes after he congratulated Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on their win against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). While his post praised RCB, many took the opportunity to troll him, asking him to return to India to face legal proceedings.

Vijay Vittal Mallya is an Indian fugitive, former businessman, and politician. (X (Vijay Mallya))

“Congratulations to RCB for pulling off a phenomenal win over LSG tonight and setting a IPL record of away wins,” Mallya wrote in a X post. “Hopefully, strong momentum and return of key players will enable RCB to play bold en route to the IPL Trophy,” he added.

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets. With this win, RCB stormed into Qualifier 1 of IPL 2025.

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How did social media react?

Social media had a field day and didn’t hold back while dropping remarks on Mallya’s post.

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An individual posted, “'Final dekhne aao India (come to India to watch the final match).” Another added, “Please come to watch the playoffs in India!!” A third commented, “Comeback to India Man.” A fourth wrote, “When are you coming?” A few others shared similar remarks.

Mallya, currently residing in London, is the subject of India's extradition efforts over alleged loan defaults. He has cases against him by the ED and Central Bureau of Investigation.

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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