BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has targeted Elon Musk over the Cockroach Janata Party’s (CJP) ‘Lahra Do Tiranga’ protest. Speaking in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, Singh alleged that the movement was being run at Musk’s direction and claimed there was a larger conspiracy against India. He also questioned the protest’s reported attempt to draw attention to the country’s institutions. These are Singh’s allegations, made amid a wider dispute over Starlink’s entry into the Indian market.
Questions Raised Over the Protest
Singh claimed that the movement was being encouraged by foreign business interests seeking to operate in India on their own terms. He also objected to comparisons between India and countries such as Bangladesh and Pakistan. According to him, the march was an attempt to put pressure on the Supreme Court, something he described as unprecedented. However, his remarks represent his personal allegations, and the information provided does not establish that Musk is directing the protest.
Starlink Approval Dispute Behind the Controversy
The remarks come amid a dispute over regulatory approval for Musk’s satellite internet service, Starlink, in India. Musk has questioned delays in allowing the service to begin commercial operations and raised concerns about competition in the Indian telecom market. He has suggested that powerful business interests could be affecting the process. The controversy has brought the relationship between foreign technology companies and India’s telecom sector into the spotlight.
Musk Takes Aim at Mukesh Ambani
Musk has also criticised the situation involving Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani. On social media platform X, he questioned whether Ambani was the real power behind India’s telecom market. Musk has argued that Starlink could provide high-speed internet to people in remote areas and support services such as education. His comments have added to the public debate over competition, market access and the future of satellite-based internet services in India.
Government Rejects Claims of Favouritism
The Indian government has rejected allegations of favouritism in the approval process. Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and the Department of Telecommunications have maintained that Starlink must complete the required procedures related to national security and spectrum before offering services. Starlink is not the only player seeking opportunities in India’s satellite internet sector. Jio and Bharti-backed OneWeb are also part of the competition.
Reliance Says It Welcomes Competition
Reliance Industries has said it is not afraid of competition and welcomes Starlink’s entry into India. However, the company has stressed that foreign businesses must follow Indian laws and regulatory requirements. Reliance has also said its own satellite service is going through the necessary approval process. As the dispute continues, the key issues remain regulatory clearance, fair competition and compliance with Indian rules. No evidence has been provided in the report to substantiate Singh’s allegation that Musk is directing the CJP protest.
