We want to make India great again... Like tamil people people did very long ago.
here is my opinion as an Indian and a supporter and admirer of Elon.
1. Yes, there are certain oligarch who is and will lobby to block Starlink in India.
But they have provided cheap and easy access to 100s of millions of poor Indians in last decade. Not out generosity, for profit. And I am totally ok with it. Capitalism 👆
2. India is a country that is very susceptible to foreign influence.
(CJP/NGO/Missionaries/Peacefools, ongoing protests.)
In such situations, Internet and flow of information can illegally and uncontrollably give rise to unrests that are of unnatural origin or outright false.
If Starlink is introduced in India, Government won't have a control on these elements. I trust Elon, but I don't trust US Gov/DS.
3. Tech sovereignty and capability.
India, unlike other countries (except China and Russia, which do not and will not have Starlink "EVER") have technical capability to build, launch and operate its own Starlink analogue.
So, I don't see why India should allow Starlink to be a competitor in Indian market.
4. Access to the Internet in remote areas.
Yes. Starlink can provide Internet access to certain remote areas, but India already has a very dense coverage of 5G all over the country.
Risks Vs. Benefits in this equation does not workout.
5. Indian Telecom Sector.
The Indian telecom sector directly and indirectly employs approximately 4,000,000 people.
And this sector has seen a bloody battle since its origin and many companies have crashed and burned. Out of this competition, 3 survived, and work on a thin* and well balanced margins.
If Starlink enters Indian market, it will disturb this delicate balance.
In conclusion, however good Starlink is, it is not a good fit in Indian context.
But I am open to any logical counter arguments.