New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- Foreign Affairs Expert Robinder Sachdeva on Thursday backed India's cautious approach towards licensing Elon Musk-led SpaceX's satellite internet service Starlink, arguing that concerns over the reliability of a privately controlled communications network and its potential geopolitical implications have "sufficient merit", particularly in light of reports of restrictions affecting Ukraine amid continued Russian strikes.

Sachdeva, speaking to ANI, said that India's concerns were justified given Musk's recent track record in Ukraine and the influence he wields over a technology platform that has become important to military communications.

"I do think that there is sufficient merit in the stance of the Indian governm...