The Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM), the economic wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), has urged the Indian government to reject a satellite communication license application submitted by Starlink. The organization argues that granting the license to the Elon Musk-owned company poses significant national security risks, though specific technical details regarding these concerns have not been publicly elaborated upon by the group.

This development marks a notable intervention in India's evolving satellite broadband sector. Starlink, which aims to provide high-speed internet via a constellation of low-earth orbit satellites, has been navigating regulatory hurdles in India for several years. While the government has been working to finalize a framework for satellite spectrum allocation, the SJM’s public opposition introduces a political dimension to the licensing process. The government has not yet issued a formal response to the SJM’s request, and it remains unclear how this pressure will influence the Department of Telecommunications' final decision on the matter.

Currently, the situation is defined by the SJM’s stated security concerns versus the broader government push to modernize digital infrastructure through satellite technology. There is no public confirmation from the Ministry of Communications regarding whether the SJM's input will be formally considered in the licensing review process.