In his letter, Sarma suggests that the Department of Telecommunications should reassess Starlink's license agreements and implement stricter security measures to mitigate undue influence over satellite communications.

The article raises alarms about the U.S. potentially threatening to cut off Starlink services to Ukraine unless they agree to a minerals deal, which serves as a cautionary tale for India.

This situation highlights how the U.S. government is reportedly leveraging Starlink to gain a significant stake in Ukraine's natural resources, indicating potential strategic manipulation.

Sarma recalls previous warnings he issued regarding the risks of allowing foreign companies like Starlink into sensitive sectors, particularly concerning compliance with auction procedures.

E A S Sarma, a former Secretary to the Government of India, has reached out to Dr. Neeraj Mittal of the Department of Telecommunications, urging for stricter safeguards against Starlink's operations in India.

Sarma emphasizes the necessity of reserving satellite spectrum for India's strategic uses, particularly for defense and ISRO operations, rather than permitting private entities like Starlink to operate without restrictions.

He points out that the Indian government allowed Starlink to access its satellite spectrum without adhering to competitive bidding processes, which contradicts a directive from the Supreme Court.