Telangana CM backs digital innovation, says India must protect ‘Brand India’

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. File | Photo credit: ANI

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said India should welcome innovative solutions in cutting-edge Internet systems while warning against a global weakening of Brand India to calm the “distraction of friends”.

In what is seen as backing Elon Musk’s statement that some entrepreneurs are blocking Starlink’s entry in India, he said Congress governments have consistently pushed for India’s digitization and modernization.

He warned against compromising Brand India’s interests to accommodate what he described as “crony distraction”, stressing the importance of fostering innovation and maintaining India’s credibility in the global technology landscape.

He recalled that the conceptualization of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and the adoption of mobile-based digital payments infrastructure were taken during the Congress-led UPA-II government in 2012-2013, calling the initiative a shining example of Indian innovation.

Mr. Revanth Reddy emphasized that India should remain open to innovative technologies and solutions in advanced Internet systems while protecting the country’s global reputation and technological standing.

He posted his opinion on social media platforms in response to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s post on the same issue, which is seen as an endorsement of Starlink.

Published – 9 Oct 2026 10:26 IST