**Elon Musk’s Controversial Post on British Colonization in India Sparks Outrage Among Netizens**
Elon Musk, businessman and former Senior Advisor to the President of the United States, is frequently in the spotlight for his often erratic posts on X (formerly known as Twitter). Recently, he reshared a widely debated post regarding British colonization in India, igniting massive outrage among netizens.
On October 2, Musk reshared a post on X that presented a controversial argument claiming that the British did not rule India but actually “became Indians.” The post read:
*”If Indians set foot in England and become English. Then the English who set foot in India became Indian. Therefore, the English did not rule India. There is no such thing as ‘colonization.’ QED.”*
Elon Musk reacted to the post with a ‘thinking face’ emoji.
### Public Reaction and Backlash
The response from Indian social media users was swift and fierce. Many criticized Musk’s post as insensitive and historically inaccurate. Several users tagged Indian authorities, urging them to take action against Musk’s companies operating in India like Tesla and Starlink.
One user commented:
> “Hello @AshwiniVaishnaw ji, this is what the owner of Starlink and Tesla thinks about Indians. This man will spy and interfere in our internal matters. We expect you to kick both companies out of India with immediate effect, unless you care more about money than India’s respect.”
Another user wrote:
> “This is the view of the @Tesla and @Starlink CEO, @elonmusk, towards India. Tesla has already opened its showrooms here. Do we really want to do business with people who hold such a mindset? @PMOIndia @narendramodi @AshwiniVaishnaw @PiyushGoyal.”
In addition, one user added:
> “Those in India planning to buy Tesla, the founder is a white supremacist and pro-colonialism, perhaps descendant of slave traders too!”
Others asked whether Tesla should be canceled in India similarly to how some users had called for canceling Netflix:
> “Cancel Tesla in India? Just like you cancelled Netflix?”
### About Elon Musk
Elon Musk is currently the wealthiest person in the world and leads several influential companies including Tesla, SpaceX, and X. He is also known for his role in the Department of Government Efficiency. Musk is recognized for sharing his opinions on worldwide affairs, but these often generate heated responses and controversy online.
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As the debate continues, the incident highlights the sensitivity surrounding historical issues and the impact a public figure’s social media activity can have on their business interests and public perception—particularly in diverse and politically aware markets like India.
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