Why did you delete post welcoming Starlink, Reel Minister: Srinivas
In a recent turn of events, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw’s social media post welcoming Starlink to India has sparked a controversy. The post, which was later deleted, was met with criticism from several quarters, including ex-Indian Youth Congress President Srinivas BV and TMC MP Saket Gokhale.
Srinivas BV, who is no stranger to controversy, took to social media to express his disappointment and confusion over the deletion of the post. “Why did you delete it, Reel Minister ji?” he asked in a tweet, tagging Vaishnaw.
For those who may not be aware, Starlink is a satellite internet constellation developed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX. The service promises to provide high-speed internet connectivity to remote and underserved areas around the world. While Starlink has gained popularity globally, its entry into the Indian market has been met with skepticism and concerns over its impact on the country’s existing telecom infrastructure.
Srinivas’ tweet was a response to Vaishnaw’s now-deleted post, which welcomed Starlink to India and praised its innovative technology. The post had sparked a debate on social media, with many users questioning the government’s decision to allow Starlink to operate in the country without proper regulatory clearance.
TMC MP Saket Gokhale was among the first to react to Vaishnaw’s post, saying, “Elon Musk’s Starlink has not yet gotten government approval… but this shows government approval is clearly guaranteed.” Gokhale’s comment was a clear indication that the government’s decision to allow Starlink to operate in India without regulatory clearance was a done deal.
The controversy surrounding Starlink’s entry into the Indian market is not new. In the past, several experts and industry insiders have raised concerns over the potential impact of Starlink on the country’s existing telecom infrastructure. They have argued that Starlink’s unregulated entry into the market could lead to a situation where the company is able to offer services at a lower cost than local operators, thereby disrupting the market and causing financial losses for Indian telecom companies.
The concerns over Starlink’s entry into the Indian market are not unfounded. In 2020, the Indian government had asked the country’s telecom regulator, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), to study the feasibility of allowing Starlink to operate in the country. The study, which was conducted by TRAI, had raised several concerns over the potential impact of Starlink on the country’s telecom infrastructure.
Despite these concerns, the government has decided to allow Starlink to operate in India without regulatory clearance. The decision has been widely criticized by several experts and industry insiders, who have argued that the government’s decision is a clear violation of the country’s regulatory framework.
In conclusion, the controversy surrounding Starlink’s entry into the Indian market is a clear indication that the government’s decision to allow the company to operate in the country without regulatory clearance is a done deal. The deletion of Vaishnaw’s post welcoming Starlink to India has only added fuel to the fire, with many users calling for transparency and accountability from the government.
As the debate over Starlink’s entry into the Indian market continues to rage on, it is clear that the government’s decision to allow the company to operate in the country without regulatory clearance is a decision that has far-reaching implications for the country’s telecom infrastructure and economy.
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