Rajeev Chandrasekhar’s Comeback Amidst Hacking Row with Elon Musk: ‘Then Tesla…’

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India’s Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, has made headlines recently after a public spat with Elon Musk, involving accusations of hacking and cybersecurity breaches. The controversy began with Chandrasekhar’s assertion that Twitter – now under Musk’s ownership – had failed to comply with India’s new IT rules, leading to account suspensions and content moderation issues.

Musk, in response, alleged that India’s government had been involved in “hacking” Twitter accounts, a claim strongly refuted by Chandrasekhar. He further suggested that the government’s actions were a precursor to similar attempts on Tesla – a company also headed by Musk.

The ongoing dispute has brought the crucial issue of cybersecurity and digital sovereignty to the forefront of public discourse. While Chandrasekhar continues to maintain that India’s digital economy is thriving, the controversy has sparked concerns about government oversight and the balance between free speech and online safety.

As the situation unfolds, it remains to be seen how the India-Musk relationship will evolve, and what impact this will have on future technological collaborations between the two entities.