The “Gyanu Resign” protests in India have also affected Rahul Gandhi’s public image, with his recent comments on Elon Musk’s Starlink issue drawing strong reactions online.
Elon Musk recently questioned why Starlink has still not received a licence in India, despite the company claiming that it is licensed in more than 165 countries and has spent years complying with government requirements.
Musk wrote:
“Starlink is licensed in over 165 countries and has spent five years complying with every single law and requirement of the government of India, so why still no license? Is Ambani the real boss of India?”
Rahul Gandhi responded:
“Welcome to India, Elon. Wait till you discover the other guy.”
His response immediately triggered a heated debate on social media.
Critics also pointed to Rahul Gandhi’s earlier comments about Elon Musk, when he had accused Musk of being influenced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP. Because of this contrast, some users described his latest response as hypocritical and questioned the intention behind it.
The comment section quickly became divided, with supporters and critics of both Rahul Gandhi and Elon Musk arguing over the issue. Some users questioned whether corporate interests and political influence are playing a role in Starlink’s regulatory situation in India.
Others used the controversy to attack Rahul Gandhi personally, accusing him of criticising India while trying to gain political mileage from the issue.
Some comments were openly hostile, including claims that he is “against his own country” or that he is trying to use recent protests and controversies to protect his political image.
The debate has now moved beyond Starlink itself, with social media users discussing Rahul Gandhi, Elon Musk, Ambani, political influence and the role of major business groups in India’s economy.
One sarcastic comment summed up the mood of the debate
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