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Elon Musk blames 'oligarchs' for blocking Starlink in India. New Delhi says its policy is fair
Elon Musk blamed 'oligarchs' and 'monopolistic chokeholds' for Starlink's non-launch in India. The government rejected the claim and said its policy is fair. Hindustan Times explained that security clearance is slow because of tight satellite rules shaped after 26/11.
Satellite broadband could reach villages without fibre, but security and spectrum rules decide who gets to sell it.
No Starlink service yet; no date announced.
Musk named no one; the claim is unproven.
DailyDrop India edition No. 4 · Morning · THU., OCT. 8, 2026