Politics
BJP Criticises Rahul Gandhi Over Elon Musk Exchange on X
By TNN
BJP criticised Rahul Gandhi after he and Elon Musk had a friendly exchange on X regarding Musk’s comments about the Indian government. Party leaders said the incident showed Congress leaders seeking foreign support against the democratically elected government. Ram Madhav warned Musk that India is not a “banana republic” and that he should respect the country and its leadership. He also recalled corruption allegations in spectrum allocation that had plagued the previous Congress‑led UPA government. Smriti Irani noted that Congress leaders have repeatedly sought international backing against the Modi government and mentioned that Congress spokesperson Jairam Ramesh had earlier raised national security concerns about Starlink, the satellite internet service offered by Musk‑owned SpaceX. Former Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan called Rahul a “flag‑bearer of political opportunism,” pointing to his questioning of India’s democracy abroad and his shift on issues such as national security. BJP also highlighted the JNU incident in which a Congress MP from Manipur, Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, was sacked over sexual‑harassment allegations, accusing Rahul of hypocrisy for remaining silent.
Frequently asked questions
Why did BJP criticize Rahul Gandhi after his exchange with Elon Musk on X?
BJP said the exchange showed Congress leaders seeking foreign support against the democratically elected government.
What warning did Ram Madhav give to Elon Musk?
Ram Madhav warned Musk that India is not a “banana republic” and that he should respect the country and its leadership.
What concerns did Jairam Ramesh raise about Starlink?
Jairam Ramesh had earlier raised national security concerns about Starlink, the satellite internet service offered by Musk‑owned SpaceX.