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Revanth Reddy backs Gandhi post to Musk on Starlink
The Indian Express··3d ago
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy backed Rahul Gandhi's post to Elon Musk. Reddy said Congress governments conceptualised UPI under UPA-2 in 2012-13. Musk asked why Starlink lacks an India licence after five years of compliance. The Centre said satcom licensing is fair and security assessment is underway. Gandhi posted: "Welcome to India, Elon. Wait till you discover the other guy."
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What It Means For You
- Starlink awaits Indian licensing while Musk says it operates in over 165 countries.
- The Centre's statement said licensees must meet security conditions for satcom.
- Reddy argued India should welcome innovative internet systems without weakening Brand India.
What's Happening
- Reddy posted on October 8 supporting digitisation and UPI's 2012-13 rollout.
- Musk alleged on Thursday that Ambani is "the real boss of India" over licensing.
- Gandhi and Musk exchanged posts after the government's regulatory statement.
Starlink licensing dispute
- Musk said Starlink would bring affordable high-speed internet to unconnected users.
- The government statement did not name Musk or any single applicant.
- Reliance Jio did not respond to an Indian Express request for comment.
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