Khalistanis, extradition of fugitives: What's on agenda for PM Modi's UK visit
One issue on the agenda is the extradition of Lalit Modi, Nirav Modi and Vijay Mallya. These individuals are wanted in India on financial charges and are currently in the UK.Misri said that India is continuing to push for their return and is working with British authorities through legal channels."There are a few questions related to fugitives from Indian law and Indian justice in the UK. These have been a matter of discussion between both sides, and we have continued to make the case for these fugitives to be rendered to India," the Foreign Secretary said."Obviously, there is a legal process that such requests and such issues go through in the other country, and we continue to follow up very closely with our partners in the UK on these," he added.Lalit Modi, Nirav Modi and Vijay Mallya have all been accused of financial fraud in separate cases in India. All had fled to London to escape the charges.Another major topic will be the presence of Khalistani extremist groups in the UK. India has raised this matter with British officials in the past and will continue to do so. Misri said that this issue affects not only India but also social stability in the UK."The issue of the presence of Khalistani extremists and bodies close to these people is, again, something that we have brought to the attention of our partners in the UK. We will continue to do so," Misri said."This is a matter of concern not only to us, but it should be a matter of concern to our partners as well, because this impacts social cohesion and social order in these other countries as well," Misri added.PM Modi is also expected to meet King Charles III and speak with business leaders from both countries. This is Modi's fourth visit to the UK since becoming Prime Minister. After the UK, he will visit the Maldives from July 25 to July 26.- EndsTune InMust Watch
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