'Welcome to India': Rahul reacts to Musk's remarks; Starlink boss says 'thank you'
Rahul Gandhi responded to Elon Musk's criticism of India's regulatory environment regarding Starlink, suggesting Musk should be wary of 'the other guy' in reference to Indian business conglomerates. The Indian government rejected Musk's claims of a 'monopolistic chokehold,' stating that satellite licensing processes are fair and non-discriminatory.
Why it matters
The exchange highlights tensions between global tech giants, Indian political opposition, and the government regarding market access and regulatory fairness.
NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday responded to SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's criticism over Starlink's pending commercial launch in India, posting on X: "Welcome to India, Elon. Wait till you discover the other guy."Congress leader's response came after Musk continued his tirade on the second day. In a recent post, he wrote: "Starlink is licensed in over 165 countries and has spent five years complying with every single law and requirement of the government of India, so why still no license? Is Ambani the real boss of India?"The Tesla and SpaceX chief quickly replied to the Congress leader, saying: "Thank you, Rahul.
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