BJP MP Nishikant Dubey alleges Starlink threatens India's security agencies
· Technology · Times of India, Hindustan Times
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on Sunday attacked SpaceX CEO Elon Musk over Starlink's India entry, alleging the satellite internet service poses challenges to the country's security agencies. Dubey, chairman of a parliamentary committee, stated the panel examined security agency challenges linked to Starlink, claiming the ministries of defence and home affairs, along with investigation agencies, are being affected. He alleged the government led by former prime minister Manmohan Singh alerted the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to such threats in 2013-14. Dubey asserted India, as a sovereign democracy, would not alter its security policy under pressure or social media posts. Musk had previously argued Starlink's entry would increase competition and give Indian consumers more choices, criticizing business groups allegedly obstructing the service.
Why it matters
Dubey's remarks directly challenge Musk's push for Starlink in India, potentially delaying or shaping the satellite internet service's rollout amid security concerns raised by key ministries and parliamentary scrutiny.
Read the original report — Times of India
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