Rahul Gandhi’s reply to Elon Musk’s tweet today exposes two things that define Rahul Gandhi’s and the Congress ecosystem’s politics. Nothing exposes them better than this one tweet.
First, when discussions were going on last year about Starlink’s possible entry into India, the Congress party opposed it, alleging that this was being done to support businessmen close to Prime Minister Modi. They even brought in the national security angle to oppose Starlink’s entry.
And now, the same Rahul Gandhi has made a complete U-turn and is pushing for Starlink’s entry into India. He has not only reversed his party’s stand from a few months ago, but has also conveniently forgotten the national security arguments his own party had raised then.
This shows that Rahul Gandhi’s opposition is simply for the sake of opposition. When they thought the Modi government was supporting Starlink, they opposed it. Now, when they think the government is opposing it, they are supporting Starlink.
They can sway whichever way they want, as long as it is to oppose Modi. Principles, consistency and even national security can be conveniently forgotten.
Second, look at what has happened today and how history has parallels to this.
Rahul Gandhi is supporting a foreign businessman because he believes Indian businessmen are close to the Prime Minister. He seems willing to welcome a foreign businessman to challenge Indian businesses simply because he believes those businesses support Modi.
This reminds us of Jaichand. There are many such examples in Indian history where our own people sided with foreign interests to further their individual political ambitions. Every time, such choices cost the nation dearly. These divisions and betrayals contributed to centuries of foreign domination and subjugation.
Rahul Gandhi seems determined to replay the same textbook.
But this time, the consequences could extend beyond political hegemony to technological and economic dependence as well.
And for what? Just to oppose Modi?
Will you oppose India just to oppose Modi, Mr. Rahul Gandhi?
It is unfortunate that we have a Leader of Opposition like you, Mr. Rahul Gandhi.
Thank you, Elon.
Your tweet made one thing crystal clear: India’s Prime Minister does not surrender to pressure from any foreign power.
For him, India’s interests always come first. 🇮🇳
#WATCH | Over Elon Musk's tweet on Starlink, Union MoS Communications Dr Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani says, "As far as we are concerned, we don't have any issue from the DoT perspective, providing a provisional spectrum. But the MHA takes a 360-degree look at national interest and then grants a license. Not just for one satellite company; it is about all the satellite companies and the risks and advantages.
About Rahul Gandhi, I want him to come up with his own clarity on what exactly he would like. Not being in the government, he may not have access to 360-degree intelligence of what's going on around the world. You look at any country; all countries are sovereign. They can make their decisions. In the same way, in India, we look at our 360 degrees. While we have a lot of respect for his technology, it's just a matter of time."
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