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BJP warns Elon Musk India is not a banana republic
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 10 Oct 2026, 06:51 AM
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The Bharatiya Janata Party criticised Elon Musk, saying he should recognise India as a mature democracy, not a banana republic.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) issued a sharp rebuke to technology entrepreneur Elon Musk, urging him to remember that India is a sovereign democracy and not a "banana republic." The party’s statement, reported by The Times of India, highlighted concerns that Musk’s recent remarks could be interpreted as dismissive of India’s political stability.
Party officials said the comment was intended to underscore India’s robust institutions and its status as a major global economy. They warned that any foreign business leader should respect the country’s democratic framework and legal processes.
The BJP’s reaction comes amid ongoing discussions about Musk’s business interests in India, including potential investments and regulatory engagements. The party emphasized that respect for India’s democratic norms is essential for any international partnership.
Party officials said the comment was intended to underscore India’s robust institutions and its status as a major global economy. They warned that any foreign business leader should respect the country’s democratic framework and legal processes.
The BJP’s reaction comes amid ongoing discussions about Musk’s business interests in India, including potential investments and regulatory engagements. The party emphasized that respect for India’s democratic norms is essential for any international partnership.