Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Economic Times
The Economic Times
Trending Desk

Elon Musk says India blocking Starlink, Rahul Gandhi responds: UPSC coach fact checks and explains why India shall not bend to bullying, says US also blocked Chinese BYD

Elon Musk's public criticism of India's regulatory process for Starlink has triggered a political exchange, with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi responding to the billionaire's allegations against Ambani and a UPSC educator questioning whether India should give in to pressure over the satellite internet service.

Shekhar Dutt, an education influencer and co-founder of Sleepy Classes, has fact checked Elon Musk's allegation and has argued that India must make its own decision on Starlink, keeping national security concerns in mind. In a video, Dutt questioned Musk's approach and explained why approval in several countries does not automatically mean India should follow the same path. His remarks come amid a dispute over the delay in Starlink's commercial launch in India. Musk has alleged that influential business interests are preventing the satellite internet company from entering the market, while the government has rejected claims of discriminatory treatment.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.