Musk Accuses Ambani of Blocking Starlink in India

SpaceX founder Elon Musk has escalated his public criticism of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, accusing the Reliance Industries chairman of blocking the launch of Starlink, the company's satellite internet service, in India.

Musk made his accusations on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), where he indirectly referred to Ambani as the "prime minister" of India, suggesting significant political influence. This comes as SpaceX faces delays in launching its service in the country, despite having obtained prior approval.

SpaceX has been working to bring its Starlink service to India, aiming to provide internet access to underserved areas. Musk has previously voiced frustration with regulatory processes in India for satellite internet providers.

Musk argued that Starlink could significantly benefit India by connecting remote regions, improving educational opportunities for children, and enabling small businesses to reach global markets. He has expressed concern that blocking competition hinders the nation's digital development and accessibility.