London, June 4 -- Former Indian Premier League (IPL) Chairman Lalit Modi claimed he received a phone call from Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, urging him not to raise questions about his late wife Sunanda Pushkar, after Lalit attempted to block the entry of the Kochi consortium over an alleged fraudulent equity structure involving Pushkar.

In an interview with ANI, Lalit alleged that Tharoor warned him of possible government action if he proceeded. The former IPL Chairman further said he rejected the warning, ended the call, and refused to sign the document or agreement in question.

"I get a call from Shashi Tharoor on the phone. He says, 'Lalit, don't ask about Sunanda Pushkar. She is a good friend of mine. I asked why, and he said, If you...