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Musk and Indian officials clash over Starlink entry

Musk says Starlink will be affordable in India and criticizes Reliance, while BJP MP Nishikant Dubey and actor Kamal Haasan push back citing security and sovereignty.

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What happened

Elon Musk said Starlink must offer affordable services in India and accused Reliance of operating a 'de facto monopoly' and practicing 'absurd hypocrisy'. 13 BJP MP Nishikant Dubey urged Musk to offer affordable internet to Americans before criticizing India and said Starlink poses security threats. 2 Actor Kamal Haasan said India is a democracy, not a colony, and no billionaire should influence a nation's policy. 4 Haasan called for affordable satellite internet to bridge India's digital divide and criticized Western nations for advocating free markets while practicing protectionism. 4

Why it matters

Indian officials have pushed back against Musk's criticism, citing security concerns and national sovereignty in setting policy. 24

What to watch

Further statements from Musk regarding Starlink's India entry and his dispute with Ambani. 134 India's regulatory decisions on Starlink amid security and policy considerations. 24

Sources · 4

  • [1]Starlink services in India to be affordable: SpaceX founder Elon Musk

    business-standard.com · via Marketaux

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  • [2]India a democracy, not colony: Kamal Haasan hits back at Elon Musk on satellite internet policy

    economictimes.indiatimes.com · via Marketaux

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  • [3]‘Competition would greatly benefit average Indian’: Elon Musk takes a fresh swipe at Ambani over Starlink’s entry

    livemint.com · via Marketaux

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  • [4]'First provide connections to poor in America': Nishikant Dubey slams Elon Musk, says Starlink poses security threats

    livemint.com · via Marketaux

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