Musk says Indian oligarchs are blocking Starlink's launch in India
Elon Musk says powerful business figures in India are keeping Starlink out to shield their hold on the market, and he has criticized Reliance owner Mukesh Ambani.
SpaceX founder Elon Musk has blamed oligarchs in India for Starlink's failure to launch there. CNBC reports he said they want to protect their monopoly over consumers.
Musk also claimed Starlink has spent five years meeting every law and requirement set by the Indian government, and still has not been allowed to start service, according to CNBC.
CNBC and the BBC both report that Musk has directed criticism at Mukesh Ambani, who owns Reliance and is India's richest man, according to the BBC. The BBC describes the remarks as jabs made while Starlink struggles to get going in the country.
The reports do not say what Ambani or the Indian government has said in response.
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- CNBCElon Musk blames Indian 'oligarchs' for stalling Starlink launchThu, Oct 8, 1:28 AM EDT
- CNBC'Real boss of India?': Elon Musk takes aim at Indian billionaire Ambani as Starlink launch stallsFri, Oct 9, 12:02 AM EDT
- BBC NewsWhy Elon Musk is taking on India's richest man over StarlinkFri, Oct 9, 2:42 AM EDT
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