West practices protectionism, can't preach free markets: Haasan to Musk on Starlink row

Actor Kamal Haasan responded to Elon Musk questioning India's Starlink licence delays and alleging Ambani's influence, saying, "India's national security safeguards are non-negotiable." He said, "Those in the West cannot preach free markets while practicing protectionism...One cannot demand a level playing field...only when it suits its...agenda." He added, “India is a democracy, not...colony.”