{"id":7287,"date":"2026-10-10T10:37:41","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T10:37:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=7287"},"modified":"2026-10-10T10:37:43","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T10:37:43","slug":"elon-musk-takes-dig-at-indias-power-structure-seeks-permission-for-starlink-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=7287","title":{"rendered":"Elon Musk Takes Dig at India\u2019s Power Structure, Seeks Permission for Starlink Competition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Washington: Elon Musk has taken a sarcastic swipe at India\u2019s power structure while urging the country to allow his satellite internet service, Starlink, to compete in the Indian market.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a post on X, Musk addressed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as \u201cPrime Minister Ambani,\u201d suggesting that industrialist Mukesh Ambani holds significant influence over the country\u2019s decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Musk sarcastically apologised for failing to recognise Ambani as \u201cthe real boss of India\u201d and questioned whether Starlink could be allowed to compete with existing internet service providers despite what he described as monopolistic interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Dear Prime Minister Ambani,<br><br>Please accept my humble apologies for not realizing that you are the real boss of India. <br><br>Naturally, you would prefer to maintain your monopolistic exploitation of the great people of India, but would you nonetheless consider allowing Starlink to\u2026<\/p>&mdash; Elon Musk (@elonmusk) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/elonmusk\/status\/2108604227643719745?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 9, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Highlighting the potential benefits of satellite internet, Musk said many areas in India, as in other countries, still lack internet access. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He argued that improved connectivity could provide children with better educational opportunities and enable small businesses to sell their products in global markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The remarks reflect the broader debate over competition, market access and the role of major business groups in India\u2019s telecommunications sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Starlink, operated by Musk\u2019s SpaceX, aims to provide internet connectivity through a network of satellites, particularly in remote and underserved areas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its entry into India has been a subject of regulatory and commercial interest as the country continues to expand its digital infrastructure.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Washington: Elon Musk has taken a sarcastic swipe at India\u2019s power structure while urging the country to allow his satellite internet service, Starlink, to compete in the Indian market. 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