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Sanjay Lazar Verified account @sjlazars · Oct 9

Hey @elonmusk you attacked 1.4 billion Indians, not Mr.Ambani.

It does not insult Mr Ambani or Reliance; it berates 1.4 billion Indians & the world’s largest democracy! We have a DEMOCRATICALLY elected PM & everyone knows who he is, including Mr.Musk, and his name is NOT Ambani.

I rubbed my eyes twice and wondered if Elon's X account had been hacked. For a man of his standing to even post something like this is pathetic.

Before I discuss the larger issues on hand, let us first understand the STARLINK facts -

1. STARLINK has had a GMPCS license in India since 2025
2. Starlink was granted in-space authorisation in Jul 25
3. As per Starlink officials, Starlink India was being set up (Jan 2026)
4. Starlink's application is now stuck at the security clearance stage, along with Jio SES and One Web, belonging to Reliance and Airtel respectively.

So what is Elon crying about?

India will do what is best for her security, sovereignty, and integrity. Just because you are the richest doesnt mean you can buy India!

We have the cheapest data packages in the world & we dont want to pay more; we also dont want our nation to lose out on national security issues. A prudent businessman would have stood along with the other two companies who are being shut out with you, not fought them.

Let me only say, that your tweet has UNITED many more Indians behind our Prime Minister @narendramodi than before.

This, coupled with the US Govt's actions against Indian IT companies & the US move on Russian Oil, makes it obvious what is happening.

Elon, we dont see the US allowing BYD into the US, do we ? or is that fair trade ? Have you heard of "Connected car ban" or should we just assume that it was tesla that forced that ?

Hey, what about tax credit bans (FEOC rules) against Chinese EV battery manufacturers who dont get the Federal EV tax credit, so only a special US EV maker gets it ? Cozy isnt it ??

Dear @RahulGandhi, you may have been too young to remember, but do read about an Iron Lady of India, Mrs.Gandhi, who, it seems, only shared a name with you.

When pushed & harangued by Nixon & Kissinger in 1971, she spoke in French, and then walked out of the White House, rather than be insulted by trash.

She flew back to India and called opposition leaders, including Vajpayee ji, to form a consensus for the 1971 war; that is Nationalism, a concept too alien to you.
When she thought it was necessary, she exploded Pokhran and faced global sanctions but did it for the country.

Your own party had a different stance on Starlink in India, and now you're siding with Musk over their security clearance? (Or are you wishing this was those 2G scam days of UPA? )

Shameful is all I can say.

India has her own security considerations and will take her own time to decide.

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Kamal Haasan Verified account @ikamalhaasan · Oct 9

Mr. Musk, yes, no billionaire should dictate a nation’s policy - Indian or American.

India must welcome competition in satellite internet, from Indian and global providers, whoever offers the most practical and affordable last-mile solution for those in remote regions. In countries with lower per-capita incomes, satellite internet must be affordable too. High subscription fees and equipment costs risk putting it beyond the reach of ordinary households. Connectivity must bridge the digital divide, not create a new one.

India knows our networks and spectrum are strategic infrastructure, not merely commercial assets. India’s national security safeguards are non-negotiable.

Every country makes choices based on its own interests. Those in the West cannot preach free markets while practicing protectionism at home. USA imposed 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs to protect its domestic industry, just as India takes measures to protect its own domestic manufacturers. Both India and the US have restricted Huawei over security concerns. One cannot demand a level playing field from others only when it suits its own agenda.

Indians will internally debate, question and address our strengths and shortcomings as a democratic country.

Take BharatNet, India’s programme to bring broadband to village-level local bodies. We will question why, as the CAG’s 2026 audit report found, the programme is struggling to meet its original objectives. Why were only 33.2% of service-ready Gram Panchayats operational, despite ₹39,888 crore being spent? At the same time, we know to appreciate our telecom sector and regulations, which has made internet data among the world’s most affordable, bringing millions online.

India is a democracy, not a colony. We welcome the world, but we, the Indian people, will decide our own future - not Western vested interests, their double standards or any billionaire - Indian or American.

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Sridhar Vembu Verified account @svembu · Oct 9

Indians have made a major contribution to America's technological prowess. Yet, a big part of America no longer wants us.

Indians who are on a visa in the US face the painful prospect of uprooting the life you have built with hard work.

Let this be the birth pains of a bold new future.

Come back, let's build India 🙏

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