Arnab Goswami has been called a clown as Lalit Modi launched an all-out attack on trolls in the Indian media after the former IPL chairman declared his relationship with actress Sushmita Sen.
Lalit Modi shared a series of photos of himself with famous personalities around the world as he wrote, “GUESS We R still living in the Middle Ages that 2 people can’t be friends & then if chemistry is right & timing is good✔️- Magic can happen. I guess because they R no liable suits in our country every Journo is trying there best to be #arnabgoswami – THE BIGGEST CLOWN.”
Goswami, a known pro-BJP TV anchor in India, has previously held a series of debates against Modi, who created the IPL brand before leaving India to settle in London. This was after the Enforcement Directorate launched an investigation in money laundering cases against him.
Modi recalled how everyone mocked him when he said that the brand IPL was ‘recession proof’ but his vision has helped the BCCI become the richest sports body in the world.
“…when I joined BCCI IT HAD 40 crores in the bank. I joined on my birthday nov 29 2005. Guess what was in the bank when I was BANNED – 47,680 crores – that 17 billion usd. Did even 1 clown help. No. They had no idea even where to start. Shame on u fake media. .Now they act like HEROS. Have integrity for once,” Modi said.
Last week, Modi announced that he was dating former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen after calling her his ‘better half.’ He had, however, quickly clarified that they had not gotten married yet but the marriage will happen ‘one day.’
Sushmita later issued her statement saying that she was ‘in a happy place.’ Sushmita had not denied Modi’s claims on dating each other. “I am in a happy place!!!😁🤗❤️💃🏻💋NOT MARRIED…NO RINGS…Unconditionally surrounded by love!!🌈 Enough clarification given…now back to life & work!!😊❤️👍 Thank you for sharing in my happiness always…and for those who don’t…it’s #NOYB Anyway!!”
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Meanwhile, top celebrities from India including actor Ranveer Singh have been congratulating Modi on Instagram. Ranveer left a red heart emoji on one of Modi’s photos with Sushmita, while Nafisa Ali wrote, “Wow Lalit your achievement are what legends are made of . Proud of you . No wonder Jai Shah heads it now ! You know who really own the media in India . Don’t worry 😉 live life even though you have been hurt by it . It is wonderful that Sush and you are celebrating life and I wish the best for you both . Hugs from me.”