Fugitive Businessman Vijay Mallya Praises RCB Women's WPL Triumph
On February 5, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured their third championship title in three years, with the women's team winning the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026. Among the first to extend congratulations was former RCB owner Vijay Mallya, who took to Twitter (now X) to applaud Smriti Mandhana's squad.
"Heartiest congratulations to the RCB women's WPL team. Two championships in succession. Well deserved and well won. Motivation to the RCB Men's team as well to retain the trophy," Mallya wrote in his post.
Social Media Erupts with Sarcastic Comments and Memes
Mallya's social media message quickly went viral, attracting a wave of hilarious and sarcastic responses from users. Many comments humorously referenced his fugitive status and urged him to return to India to celebrate the victory.
"Indians love you....they want you to be with them and celebrate this historic win..... you must respect them celebrate the victory with public in Bangalore," quipped one user.
Another wrote, "Please come to India and let's do the celebration together, sir. India misses you!!" while a third sarcastically noted, "This man consistently keeps reminding us that he is alive."
RCB fans joined in the banter, with one remarking, "RCB's performance improved once you left India. Aap wahi rehna (Please stay where you are)." Another user humorously pleaded, "Sir, ab to paisa wapas kar do India walo ka, 3 3 trophy ho gya (Sir, now return the money to Indians, we've won three trophies)."
Jokes Highlight SBI and Bank Holiday Connections
The social media frenzy also included numerous jokes linking Mallya to the State Bank of India (SBI) and bank holidays, referencing his alleged financial crimes.
- One user commented, "Sir, we will arrange a TV in SBI Bank for you to watch RCB matches, please come back."
- Another observed, "Vijay Mallya posts only during bank holidays and when RCB wins a title."
- A hilarious suggestion read, "Since Vijay Mallya has tweeted today, PMO India, government of India should announce a holiday for all banks!"
- Adding to the humor, a user joked, "Sir, main SBI se bol raha hu woh mere paisa? (Sir, I'm speaking from SBI, where's my money?)"
Background on Vijay Mallya's Legal Troubles
Vijay Mallya left India for London in March 2016 and has resided there since, facing allegations of financial crimes involving approximately ₹9,000 crore in bank defaults. His occasional social media posts, particularly related to RCB, continue to spark widespread public reaction and memes, blending sports enthusiasm with pointed humor about his legal situation.
