Politics · India
Elon Musk targets Ambani over Starlink, Rahul Gandhi links President Murmu to 'vote chori' claims
Elon Musk escalated a dispute over his Starlink satellite service in India by sarcastically addressing Mukesh Ambani as 'Prime Minister' and alleging monopolistic practices are blocking his service. This marks a sharp escalation in the row, with Musk previously alleging powerful business interests are seeking to block Starlink. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi claimed that President Murmu did not deny allegations of 'vote chori' (vote theft) after meeting with her, stating proof would be submitted if requested. However, the government has denied Gandhi's claim that the President admitted to vote theft. Separately, the Haryana Congress alleged detentions and house arrests of party members ahead of an INDIA bloc protest in Delhi, with activists like Abhijeet Dipke stating they would not be intimidated and were heading to Delhi for a protest seeking the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
- Left (4): National Herald, Newslaundry, The Hindu, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (9): Business Standard, Business Today, Deccan Herald, Hindustan Times, Mathrubhumi English, NDTV, Outlook India, The New Indian Express, The Quint
- Right (3): Dainik Jagran, India Today, OpIndia
- International (1): Gulf News