Owaisi defends Modi amid Starlink row, questions criticism from 'outsiders'

The Starlink controversy has drawn commentary from AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi, who said he opposes Prime Minister Narendra Modi but questioned how foreign nationals could critique India's leadership. The dispute centres on delays in approving satellite internet services by SpaceX chief Elon Musk's Starlink.

Musk had publicly raised concerns about regulatory delays preventing Starlink's expansion in India. Owaisi's remarks reflect tensions around foreign involvement in domestic policy debates and India's regulatory framework for new technologies.

The Starlink saga highlights ongoing regulatory challenges in India's digital infrastructure sector, with questions about balancing foreign investment interests against domestic policy autonomy. Owaisi's intervention underscores how such commercial disputes can intersect with broader political discourse around sovereignty and governance.