The Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM), the economic wing of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), has urged the Indian government to reject a license application from Starlink, the satellite internet division of SpaceX. The organization argues that granting the company access to the Indian market poses significant national security concerns, though specific details regarding these risks were not elaborated upon in the initial report.

Starlink has been seeking regulatory approval to provide satellite-based broadband services across India, a move that would place it in direct competition with domestic and international telecommunications providers. The SJM’s intervention marks a notable pushback against the entry of foreign satellite internet providers, emphasizing a preference for domestic control over critical digital infrastructure.

While the government has not yet issued a formal response to the SJM’s request, the call for a denial highlights the ongoing tension between the push for rapid digital connectivity and concerns regarding foreign influence in the nation's communications sector. The SJM has historically advocated for 'Swadeshi' or self-reliant economic policies, often opposing foreign corporate dominance in sensitive technological areas. As the regulatory process continues, the government faces pressure to balance the potential benefits of high-speed satellite internet against the security warnings raised by influential ideological groups.