Highlights
- Elon Musk questions delay in Starlink license, Rahul Gandhi supports him.
- BJP accused Rahul of ignoring the interests of Indian businessmen.
- Congress and RJD defended Rahul, with the government saying the rules are the same for all companies.
New Delhi: The alleged delay in American businessman Elon Musk’s company Starlink getting the license for commercial operation in India has now turned into a political controversy. When SpaceX CEO Elon Musk raised questions on the licensing process in India, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi welcomed him. But BJP attacked Rahul Gandhi over his remarks. BJP leaders questioned whether Rahul Gandhi wants to ignore the interests of Indian businessmen for the sake of a foreign company? At the same time, leaders of Congress and RJD have defended Rahul.
Elon Musk raised questions on delay in getting license in India
Elon Musk claimed on social media platform X that his company has been following Indian laws and regulatory rules for the last five years, but despite this it is not getting the necessary approval to start business in India. Musk said that Starlink has obtained licenses in more than 165 countries of the world. Despite this, there is a delay in getting the license in India. He raised the question whether Mukesh Ambani is the real boss of India?
Rahul Gandhi welcomed Elon Musk
After this post of Elon Musk, Rahul Gandhi also joined the debate. While welcoming Musk to India, he sarcastically said that wait here till you find another person. Elon Musk also reacted to this comment of Rahul. Thanking Rahul Gandhi, he said that this situation is really disturbing. After this, the issue of delay in getting license to Starlink became linked to Indian business, government policies and political allegations.
Government said, ‘There is no discrimination in the licensing process’
Amidst the questions raised regarding the delay in getting the license to Starlink, the government said that there is no discrimination in the licensing process. Companies that fulfill the rules and necessary conditions can participate in the process of spectrum allocation. That is, the government says that a company will not be approved on the basis of its name or owner, but as per the set rules.
Jyotiraditya Scindia took a jibe at Rahul Gandhi
Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia also targeted Rahul Gandhi. He said that Rahul Gandhi himself does not know what to do and how to do it. According to Scindia, this is why people do not take his words seriously. This matter became an issue of political debate after BJP’s attacks on Rahul Gandhi’s remarks intensified.
‘Rahul Gandhi’s words were misinterpreted’
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram came out in defense of Rahul Gandhi. He said that Rahul Gandhi had said his words in a sarcastic manner, but his remarks were misinterpreted. According to Karti Chidambaram, Rahul Gandhi said that the real power in the Modi government is not only in the hands of one capitalist, but also in the hands of another capitalist. In this way, Karti described Rahul’s comment as a political satire on the relationship between the government and big businessmen.
Nishikant Dubey’s allegation, ‘Does Rahul want foreign rule?’
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey launched a scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi. He alleged that Rahul Gandhi wants India to be ruled by foreigners again and the country’s businessmen to be ruined. BJP’s question is why is Rahul Gandhi advocating allowing Elon Musk’s company to enter India by bypassing the rules? In this controversy, BJP targeted Congress by linking it to the interests of Indian businessmen.
Manoj Jha defended Rahul Gandhi
RJD MP Manoj Jha gave a statement in support of Rahul Gandhi. He alleged that BJP wants to tarnish the image of Rahul Gandhi and is misrepresenting his words. Manoj Jha asked that if Rahul Gandhi welcomes Elon Musk to India, then what is wrong in it? According to him, it is not appropriate to raise questions on Rahul Gandhi just by welcoming a businessman.
Ram Madhav’s advice to Rahul Gandhi and Elon Musk
BJP leader Ram Madhav gave advice to both Rahul Gandhi and Elon Musk. He said that one should not make the mistake of considering India as a ‘banana republic’ i.e. a country where the system is run arbitrarily. Ram Madhav said that the rules in India are the same for everyone. He also asked Rahul Gandhi that why are the leaders who earlier accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of bowing before America, now flattering America? It is believed that more statements may come out on this issue.
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