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Scindia Mocks Congress And Clarifies Government Stand On Starlink
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News18•09-10-2026, 12:50
Scindia Mocks Congress And Clarifies Government Stand On Starlink
- •Elon Musk claimed on X that Starlink is being blocked in India, calling it a crime against the people.
- •Starlink has not officially launched in India yet and has no confirmed pricing, though a placeholder price of Rs 8,600 per month was noted.
- •Bangladesh has already received Starlink services at nearly half the cost compared to the Indian placeholder pricing.
- •Scindia addressed the government stance and mocked the Congress party over the online exchange involving Rahul Gandhi and Musk.
Key Questions Answered
Elon Musk claimed on X that blocking Starlink service in India is a crime against the people of India.
Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia stated that India does not allow monopolies in any sector, noting that three companies have already received satcom licences.
Bangladesh launched Starlink services on May 20, 2025, with costs of Tk 6,000 for Residential and Tk 4,200 for Lite, which roughly converts to USD 47 and USD 33.
