Thirishul Asokan

Do and say what is just fair!

[Kamal Haasan @ikamalhaasan]

Mr. Musk, yes, no billionaire should dictate a nation’s policy - Indian or American.

India must welcome competition in satellite internet, from Indian and global providers, whoever offers the most practical and affordable last-mile solution for those in remote regions. In countries with lower per-capita incomes, satellite internet must be affordable too. High subscription fees and equipment costs risk putting it beyond the reach of ordinary households. Connectivity must bridge the digital divide, not create a new one.

India knows our networks and spectrum are strategic infrastructure, not merely commercial assets. India’s national security safeguards are non-negotiable.

Every country makes choices based on its own interests. Those in the West cannot preach free markets while practicing protectionism at home. USA imposed 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs to protect its domestic industry, just as India takes measures to protect its own domestic manufacturers. Both India and the US have restricted Huawei over security concerns. One cannot demand a level playing field from others only when it suits its own agenda.

Indians will internally debate, question and address our strengths and shortcomings as a democratic country.

Take BharatNet, India’s programme to bring broadband to village-level local bodies. We will question why, as the CAG’s 2026 audit report found, the programme is struggling to meet its original objectives. Why were only 33.2% of service-ready Gram Panchayats operational, despite ₹39,888 crore being spent? At the same time, we know to appreciate our telecom sector and regulations, which has made internet data among the world’s most affordable, bringing millions online.

India is a democracy, not a colony. We welcome the world, but we, the Indian people, will decide our own future - not Western vested interests, their double standards or any billionaire - Indian or American.

[Elon Musk @elonmusk]

Dear Prime Minister Ambani,

Please accept my humble apologies for not realizing that you are the real boss of India.

Naturally, you would prefer to maintain your monopolistic exploitation of the great people of India, but would you nonetheless consider allowing Starlink to compete?

There are many areas of India, as there are in all countries, with no Internet access, which denies children the opportunity for education and for small businesses the opportunity to sell their goods to a global market. Starlink would change their lives for the better.

Thank you 🙏

[Thirishul Asokan @thirishulasokan]

Asked @flipkartsupport to explain how a DEAD phone is supposed to pass a mandatory "Power-ON" check in their app...

Their official email response: "Your refund is initiated." 🤖

Total refusal to acknowledge systemic app glitches and doorstep price escalation. @jagograhakjago

[Thirishul Asokan @thirishulasokan]

@Flipkart "Dead Phone" Exchange Policy in nutshell:

App advertises "Any Dead Phone" exchange 📱

Delivery agent’s app demands the phone turn ON ⚡

Why advertise dead phone exchange if your app mandates a power-on check? 🤡

@flipkartsupport @jagograhakjago #BadlaFakraho #BBD

[Thirishul Asokan @thirishulasokan]

@Flipkart "Dead Phone" exchange offers:

Advertise "Any Dead Phone" exchange discount

Delivery agent demands phone power ON + ₹800 extra cash

A total bait-and-switch

@flipkartsupport @jagograhakjago @ConsumerGriev @PIB_India
#BadlaFakraho #BBD2026 #DarkPatterns #FlipkartScam

[Thirishul Asokan @thirishulasokan]

Flipkart Team logic:

Me: "Why advertise a 'Dead Phone' exchange if the delivery agent demands the phone power ON?"

Flipkart: "your refund of ₹3198 will be credited by Oct 13" 🤖💬

Masterclass in completely ignoring and reading off a script @flipkartsupport @jagograhakjago

[Thirishul Asokan @thirishulasokan]

@ShreedharaBR1 @SellonFK @FlipkartEnables @FlipkartStories @flipkartsupport @Flipkart @WorkAtFlipkart @consumers Bro, your package hasn't just arrived at the hub—it bought property and settled down there permanently since Sept 23rd 🏠💀

Ekart's "nearest hub" is basically a black hole.

Hope you get a refund before 2027!

[Thirishul Asokan @thirishulasokan]

@sahilkhan829957 @flipkartsupport @Flipkart Flipkart's "solution" algorithm:

Auto-cancel replacement

Send copy-paste PR tweet

Hope the buyer gives up 🎯

Don't waste time in DMs, escalate straight to NCH!

[Thirishul Asokan @thirishulasokan]

@ShaktiSamikaran @flipkartsupport @Flipkart It’s called "Big Billion Display Days"—you get to look at the listing, but you can’t actually buy or receive it 💀

Standard Flipkart traffic-baiting tactic during sale events.

[Thirishul Asokan @thirishulasokan]

@jagograhakjago @Flipkart @flipkartsupport Thanks for all the "overwhelming" support on this thread! 😂

Update: @Flipkart called and solved the issue by simply canceling the order. Peak problem-solving right there.

Moving on with my new router from a store that actually delivers what it advertises! 📦🚀

[Thirishul Asokan @thirishulasokan]

Need help/advice from consumer rights activists & @jagograhakjago @Flipkart @flipkartsupport ordered a TP-Link Router under an "Any Dead Phone" exchange promotion.

At delivery, agent forced a "Power ON" check on the dead phone, declared it failed, & demanded extra cash! 🧵👇

[Thirishul Asokan @thirishulasokan]

@jagograhakjago @Flipkart @flipkartsupport 1/2 I raised NCH grievance & served a formal Legal Notice on Oct 4. The 48-hour deadline ends Oct 6, 3:30 PM.
2/2 Has anyone faced this "Dead Phone Power ON" trick on Flipkart? Should I file on e-Daakhil immediately after deadline or give them another chance?
Advice appreciated!

[Thirishul Asokan @thirishulasokan]

@flipkartsupport "Resolution" unlocked!

After days of waiting, @Flipkart support reached out with ultimate solution: Canceling the order because agent couldnt power on a DEAD phone under an "Any Dead Phone" offer.

Give your escalation team a raise for this genius problem-solving! #FlipkartFail

[Thirishul Asokan @thirishulasokan]

Giving the "Best Fair Trade Practice" award to @Flipkart ! 🏆

Where else can you get an "Any Dead Phone" exchange promotion that gets rejected because the dead phone is... dead? 💀

Order cancelled. Stop the psychological games.
@flipkartsupport @ConsumerGriev #FlipkartFail

[Thirishul Asokan @thirishulasokan]

@flipkartsupport What's the update? share here

[Thirishul Asokan @thirishulasokan]

Leaving @Flipkart for good! Promoted an "Any Dead Phone" exchange for a TP-Link Router, but delivery agent demanded a "Power ON" check, rejected it, & asked for extra ₹800 cash.

Order ID: OD438751681234038100

Not worth the headache—canceling and buying from Computech instead!

[Thirishul Asokan @thirishulasokan]

Hi @TPLINK_INDIA , I'm trying to decide between buying the Archer AX10 and Archer AX12 here in India.

Can you please confirm the exact CPU model and physical core count for both the AX10 and AX12 currently being sold in the Indian region? Thanks!

[Thirishul Asokan @thirishulasokan]

@Mczaneyoutuber Seller: SVPeripheral?

[Thirishul Asokan @thirishulasokan]

@Mczaneyoutuber @Flipkart @flipkartsupport @WorkAtFlipkart @SellonFK @Flipkartminutes @flipkart_tech @consumercourtin @LogisticsMgmt @FlipkartStories Price of the product ?

[Thirishul Asokan @thirishulasokan]

@flipkartsupport It is not a return request; it is an exchange price adjustment under NCH Grievance #10308836. Order ID OD438751681324038100 is valid. Sent the details via DM—ensure the NCH Liaison Desk provides written confirmation on my registered email before Oct 5.

[Thirishul Asokan @thirishulasokan]

@Flipkart @flipkartsupport Unfair exchange rejection under NCH Grievance #10308836 (Order #OD438751681324038100). You absorbed the exchange benefit while keeping my full prepaid funds. I require written confirmation of the financial resolution. @jagograhakjago @nch1915