Congress leader Jairam Ramesh claims the recent partnerships of Jio and Airtel with Elon Musk’s Starlink are strategic moves by PM Modi aimed at appeasing Donald Trump. This raises questions about international relations and corporate strategies in the tech industry.

Airtel and Jio had announced a partnership with Elon Musk-owned Starlink to offer satellite internet services in India

Indian telecom operator Bharti Airtel says it has signed a deal with Elon Musk’s Starlink to explore providing the U.S. satellite internet giant’s services to customers in India, depending on government approval.

What is Modi getting in return for meekly selling out our country to the US establishment?’ asked Trinamool Congress MP Saket Gokhale.

For months, Musk and Ambani had been at odds over how India should allocate airwaves for satellite internet. While Reliance pushed for an auction, the Indian government ultimately sided with Musk’s preferred administrative allocation model.

The CPI(M) has opposed Jio and Airtel collaboration with Elon Musk's Starlink, citing concerns over spectrum allocation and national security. Warning against monopolisation and strategic risks, the party urged the government to block the deal.

With both Airtel and Jio announcing partnerships with Starlink, the Congress on Thursday alleged that these have been orchestrated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi "to buy goodwill" with US President Donald Trump through Starlink's owner Elon Musk.

With both Airtel and Jio announcing partnerships with Starlink, the Congress on Thursday alleged that these have been orchestrated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi "to buy goodwill" with US President Donald Trump through Starlink's owner Elon Musk.