Opposition parties Congress and CPM expressed national security concerns over the recent partnerships between Airtel, Jio, and Starlink. Congress alleged that PM Modi orchestrated these deals to gain favor with US President Trump via Starlink owner Elon Musk. They questioned the implications for national security and the method of spectrum allocation, emphasizing the critical nature of telecom services for defense.
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