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Vijay Mallya: Liquor baron Vijay Mallya today sought time till April for making a personal appearance before the ED, virtually making it clear he would not present himself before the anti-money laundering agency pursuant to summons issued by it in the IDBI bank loan default case. Officials said the beleaguered businessman has informed the Enforcement Directorate's investigating officer that he would not be able to keep tomorrow's date and sought time till April. (Express photo)
Vijay Mallya quotes: Asked whether his departure from India on March 2 was related to his failure to pay back loans, he said he left on a personal visit along with a friend. "It wasn’t a business visit. Lots of people have written that I was carrying seven luggage bags… For two people, I don’t think that’s too much. I pack heavy. That’s how I travel." (Express Photo) -
Vijay Mallya was elected to the upper house in 2002 as an Independent member from his home state Karnataka with Congress and Janata Dal-Secular support. In 2010, he was re-elected for a second term, this time with the backing of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the JD-S. His tenure will end in July. (Express Photo)
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Vijay Mallya quotes: Mallya said it was "a matter of interpretation" why he left India just before the banks who had given him loans moved court. "It’s not the first time I’ve flown out from the country. I’ve not done anything wrong. I don’t need anyone to tip me off about anything." (Express Photo)
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Vijay Mallya quotes: The Rajya Sabha member said he did want to return to India. "But I'm not sure I'll get a fair chance to present my side. I've already been branded a criminal. I do not feel the time is right. I feel passions are high. People need to think rationally. They need to understand that business, whether large or small, has risks involved. I've seen the highest to the lowest points in this matter. But I hope that I return one day.” (Express Photo)
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Vijay Mallya quotes: Accusing the media of spreading "lies" about him, he said: "It’s a big agenda that some people are pushing against me. I am being victimised. And if people are doubting the integrity of bank employees, then why point the finger at me? I’ve never hidden any aspect about my life. I’m one of the most open people. I’m forced to go into hiding, and that makes me sick." (Express Photo)
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