Vik

Dear @elonmusk , Indians largely liked you. They admire intelligent, self-made individuals who speak with substance. For years, you came across as a brilliant mind. Lately, however, your arrogance has begun to overshadow your intellect, making you look increasingly foolish. Your apparent lack of understanding of India, its people and the way the country functions suggests that you are remarkably poorly informed. You can certainly do better than Trump. Bureaucratic delays deserve scrutiny. But suggesting that India is governed by oligarchs simply because Starlink faces regulatory hurdles is arrogance masquerading as an argument. India is a sovereign democracy, not a market to be bullied into submission. You respected China’s rules; India deserves no less. Ask your CIA friends. In 1998, India stood firm despite American sanctions following Pokhran. Those sanctions were eventually lifted. If geopolitical pressure couldn’t bend India’s strategic choices, a billionaire’s public tantrums certainly won’t. Indians are patient, but patience should never be mistaken for weakness. Complete the process, compete on merit and let consumers decide. Our love for India 🇮🇳 is no less than your love for America 🇺🇸. Tesla should have taught you one thing: Global fame does not guarantee success in India. Respect the market before expecting it to respect your product.