Who’s helping whom?: Lalit Modi’s presence at Harish Salve’s wedding sparks controversy 

As Top Supreme Court lawyer Harish Salve is hitting headlines after the videos and pictures of his third wedding with his British partner Trina went viral on social media, there is another thing of that ceremony which has drawn attention. Well, the intimate wedding was attended by high-profile guests including Nita Ambani, steel tycoon Lakshmi […]

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As Top Supreme Court lawyer Harish Salve is hitting headlines after the videos and pictures of his third wedding with his British partner Trina went viral on social media, there is another thing of that ceremony which has drawn attention. Well, the intimate wedding was attended by high-profile guests including Nita Ambani, steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal and more. However, it was former IPL chairman Lalit Modi’s presence has sparked a conversation, drawing flak from the opposition parties.

Lalit Modi’s presence at Harish Salve’s wedding sparks controversy

Notably, Lalit Modi, who now lives in London, left India a decade ago in 2010 amid the investigations into alleged tax evasion and money laundering cases. Since he was spotted in Salve’s wedding videos, the opposition has taken a swipe at the government, questioning the ‘presence of a fugitive.’

Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi has slammed the central government over Lalit Modi;s presence at Harish Salve’s, ex-Solicitor General of India, wedding.

Who’s helping whom? Priyanka slams Centre

Taking it to X (formerly known as Twitter), she said, “Not that I care about sarkari BJP lawyer marrying a third time & then very conveniently waxing eloquent on behalf of Modi government on uniform marriage laws, polygamy etc but what should concern everyone is the presence of a fugitive who is escaping Indian law as an invitee and celebrating Modi government’s favourite lawyer’s wedding. Who’s helping whom? Who’s protecting who is now not even a question anymore.”

Moreover, Maharashtra Congress’ Pritesh Shah also criticised, saying, “Rahul Gandhi was disqualified for calling Nirav Modi, Lalit Modi thief and Harish Salve defend it. Recently Modi govt formed a high-level committee on ‘One Nation, One Election.’ Harish Salve, who is enjoying with fugitive Lalit Modi, is part of that committee.”

Reacting to the video, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) called it a “black mark on PM Modi’s reputation.”