Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya has once again become the center of attention on social media with his Ganesh Chaturthi post. Mallya, known for his infrequent social media activity, took to X to wish his followers a happy Ganesh Chaturthi. His tweet read, “Happy Ganesh Chaturthi to all.”
Happy Ganesh Chaturthi to all.
— Vijay Mallya (@TheVijayMallya) September 6, 2024
Social Media’s Reaction
Happy Ganesh Chaturthi to all.
— Vijay Mallya (@TheVijayMallya) September 6, 2024
Mallya’s post, which was shared just a few hours ago, has quickly gone viral, amassing nearly 400,000 views. Social media users have not missed the opportunity to poke fun at the former Kingfisher Airlines tycoon. Many noted that Mallya’s social media appearances seem to coincide with public and bank holidays in India.
Happy Ganesh Chaturthi to all.
— Vijay Mallya (@TheVijayMallya) September 6, 2024
One user humorously commented, “You know it’s a public holiday when bro posts.” Another added, “How to check public holiday – Holiday calendar cross, Vijay Mallya Tweet tick.” A third user quipped, “Bro tweets only when banks are closed.”
Mallya’s Background
Vijay Mallya, who once held stakes in an airline, an IPL cricket franchise, a Formula One team, and a liquor firm, faced severe financial issues due to unpaid loans and the collapse of Kingfisher Airlines. The airline, launched in 2005, went bankrupt with over $1 billion in debts by October 2013, having failed to pay its staff for fifteen months and losing its flying license.
Mallya left India in 2016 amidst demands for repayment from various institutions. In July 2024, a special court in Mumbai issued a non-bailable warrant against him in connection with a loan default case involving Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) worth Rs 180 crore. The CBI has accused Mallya of “wilfully” leading to payment defaults, resulting in unjust losses to the State Bank of India (SBI).
