Kangana Ranaut replies to Elon Musk:After Kamal Haasan’s ‘India is nobody’s slave’ statement, she says ‘This must have hurt’

Actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has reacted to the ongoing debate over Elon Musk and the delay in granting Starlink a licence in India. She supported a statement by actor and Rajya Sabha MP Kamal Haasan. Kangana praised Haasan’s comment on the social media platform ‘X’. Kangana wrote on Kamal Haasan’s post, “Oh!! That must have hurt.” She then addressed Elon Musk, writing, “No billionaire should be deciding the policies of any country, whether it is India or America. Very well said and explained beautifully. Sharp, precise and sarcastic.” Kamal Haasan had responded to Elon Musk In fact, Elon Musk has questioned why satellite internet service Starlink has not been granted a licence in India. On Thursday, Musk wrote on X that Starlink had received approval to provide services in more than 165 countries. The company has been complying with every Indian government law and necessary requirement for the past five years. Despite this, why has it not received a licence in India? Are the Ambanis the real bosses of the country? Responding to Musk’s question, Kamal Haasan wrote on X: Mr Musk, one thing is certain: no billionaire can determine a country’s policy, whether Indian or American. We are a democratic country. The people of India will debate their strengths and shortcomings among themselves, raise questions and improve them themselves. India is a free democracy, not anyone’s slave (colony). We welcome every investor and technology from around the world, but India’s future will be decided solely by the people of India-not by Western vested interests, their double standards or any billionaire. Rahul said-Wait until you meet the other person Earlier, while responding to Musk’s question, Rahul Gandhi wrote on X, “Welcome to India, Elon. Wait until you meet the other person.” In response to Rahul Gandhi, Elon said, “Thank you, Rahul. This is truly troubling.” Rahul Gandhi’s reference to ‘the other guy’ is being seen as a reference to industrialist Gautam Adani. This is because he often accuses the Narendra Modi government, Adani and Ambani of collusion. Musk had earlier also alleged that some major Indian businesspeople wanted to prevent Starlink from entering India in order to maintain their dominance over the market. However, the central government has rejected these allegations. 7 October: Musk accuses industrialists On Wednesday, Elon Musk alleged that some major Indian businesspeople did not want Starlink’s satellite internet service to come to India so that they could retain their monopoly. “You can guess who they are… This is a crime against the people of India.” 8 October: Government rejects allegations The Government of India has rejected Musk’s allegations. On Thursday, the government said the rules set for satellite communication services in the country are the same for everyone. It is completely incorrect to say that the rules are being enforced to discriminate against anyone. The government said that the security review process for all three companies is currently underway. As soon as a company’s security review is completed, it can move to the next step and apply for spectrum allocation. 20 stations and hundreds of antennas deployed across the country Starlink has built 20 gateway sites across the country. These gateways are ground-based stations that connect Starlink’s satellites in space to the main internet network on Earth. Hundreds of antennas have been installed at these sites to ensure that internet signals can be transferred without interruption. Deals with Jio and Airtel, letters of intent signed with 3 states Starlink has signed initial agreements, or memorandums of understanding (MoUs), with Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel to roll out its network across India on a large scale. In addition, the company has signed letters of intent with the governments of Maharashtra, Gujarat and Meghalaya to provide services at the local level. 5 key things about Starlink in 5 questions and answers… What is Starlink and why is it special? Starlink is a project by SpaceX that provides high-speed internet through satellites. Its satellites orbit close to Earth, allowing the internet to run faster and more smoothly. It is particularly beneficial for areas such as villages and mountainous regions, where conventional internet services do not reach. Why is it taking so long for Starlink to get a licence? Starlink had been trying since 2022, but the process was delayed بسبب security concerns. The Indian government had imposed conditions relating to data security and call interception. Starlink accepted these conditions. Services are now about to begin. What benefits will ordinary people get? Starlink will bring internet access to villages and remote areas, boosting online education, telemedicine and businesses. At the same time, increased competition in the telecom market could lead to cheaper and better plans. Why is India important to Musk? India is the world’s second-largest internet market. This licence is a major achievement for Musk, especially as tensions are ongoing between him and Donald Trump in the US. This puts SpaceX’s contracts at risk. How will satellite internet reach you? A satellite makes it possible to beam internet coverage to any part of the Earth. The satellite network provides users with high-speed, low-latency internet coverage. Latency refers to the time taken for data to travel from one point to another. The Starlink kit includes a Starlink dish, a Wi-Fi router, power supply cables and a mounting tripod. The dish must be placed under an open sky for high-speed internet. The Starlink app is available on iOS and Android and handles everything from setup to monitoring.