# Lalit Modi Becomes British Citizen

> IPL founder Lalit Modi announces British citizenship, says UK is now his home.
- Title: Lalit Modi Becomes British Citizen · India Today | Shortify
- Summary: IPL founder Lalit Modi announces British citizenship, says UK is now his home. IPL founder Lalit Modi became a British citizen on September 15, 2026, calling…
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- Source: India Today — https://indiatoday.in/india/story/former-ipl-chairman-lalit-modi-announces-british-citizenship-says-uk-has-been-his-home-for-years-3039177-2026-11-14
- Author: India Today News Desk
- Published: 2026-11-14T18:22:37+00:00
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- Topics: ipl, lalit modi, british citizenship, oxford union, united kingdom, god save the king, india, news
## Lalit Modi Announces Citizenship
IPL founder Lalit Modi announced he became a British citizen on September 15, 2026.
## UK as Home for Years
Modi described the UK as his home for many years, saying he developed deep appreciation for its people and values.
## Oxford Union Announcement
Modi shared the news at a special ceremony at the Oxford Union on November 14, 2026.
## Special Ceremony Details
He celebrated citizenship surrounded by family and friends at a ceremony on September 15, 2026.
## King Charles Birthday
Modi linked his citizenship announcement to King Charles III's birthday, ending with 'God Save the King!'

> God Save the King!
## Key takeaway

IPL founder Lalit Modi became a British citizen on September 15, 2026, calling the UK his home for years.