Congress vs Starlink: Security Concerns or Conspiracy Theories?

Following the partnerships between Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Elon Musk's Starlink, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh raised security concerns and alleged a conspiracy involving PM Modi and Donald Trump. Shiv Sena's Shaina NC dismissed these claims, asserting the independence of the telecom giants.

In a surprising twist, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh voiced security concerns over recent partnerships between leading telecom companies Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel with Elon Musk's satellite internet service, Starlink. Shiv Sena spokesperson Shaina NC fired back, dismissing Ramesh's claims as a fabrication and part of a broader conspiracy theory.

Ramesh suggested these deals, announced in quick succession, were orchestrated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to gain favor with former U.S. President Donald Trump. He noted the telecom giants had previously resisted Starlink's entry into India, arguing for a traditional spectrum auction process rather than direct allocation.

The Congress leader alleged these sudden shifts were strategic, potentially motivated by recent U.S. trade discussions involving tariff reductions. He further questioned the security implications of the partnerships, including control over network connectivity during critical situations.

(With inputs from agencies.)