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flag Elon Musk sparked backlash for falsely claiming Britain never ruled India, ignoring centuries of colonial exploitation and violence.

flag Elon Musk faced widespread backlash for sharing a viral post on X claiming Britain never ruled India, arguing that British people who lived there became Indian, thus denying colonialism. flag The post, which gained millions of views, was criticized as historically inaccurate and offensive, with users highlighting the reality of British military conquest, exploitation, economic extraction, and violent suppression during nearly 200 years of rule. flag Critics emphasized the difference between migration and colonization, pointing to events like the Bengal Famine and the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. flag Musk’s "thinking" emoji reaction amplified the post’s reach, fueling concerns about his influence in spreading misleading narratives.

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