India’s security policy not shaped by social media pressure, says Nishikant Dubey amid Starlink row

India’s security policy not shaped by social media pressure, says Nishikant Dubey amid Starlink row

Nishikant Dubey, chair of Parliament’s Standing Committee on Information Technology, told reporters that India’s security policy is formulated on strategic considerations, not on pressure from social media platforms. He said the committee has reviewed security issues linked to SpaceX’s Starlink service and rejected Elon Musk’s claim that India is unfairly blocking the satellite‑internet provider’s market entry.