Swadeshi Jagran Manch seeks ban on Starlink in India
The RSS-linked economic group condemned Elon Musk's remarks about India and asked authorities to stop Starlink's entry, citing national security.
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What happened
The Swadeshi Jagran Manch, the economic wing linked to the RSS, condemned Elon Musk's statements about India on October 13. It sought a ban on Starlink's entry into the country and cited national security concerns. The call followed Musk's posts on X criticising Mukesh Ambani's market dominance in India.
Why it matters
If the group's demand were met, Starlink would be blocked from entering India. The dispute adds to scrutiny of Musk's comments and Starlink's planned launch.
Timeline
- Oct 9 and Oct 11: Musk posted on X criticising Mukesh Ambani's market dominance in India.
- Oct 13, 4:04 AM ET: The Swadeshi Jagran Manch condemned Musk's statements and sought a ban on Starlink's entry into India.
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