In an era where digital platforms form the backbone of everyday life, a social media discussion has reignited the debate around India’s technological dependence on the West. The discussion began when industrialist Harsh Goenka, Chairman of RPG Enterprises, asked a chilling “what if” on X (formerly Twitter): What if the United States bans India from using its tech platforms — no Google, Instagram, Facebook, or ChatGPT? Advertisement

“Frightening, no!” Goenka wrote. “Just think about the consequences seriously and what could be Plan B for us.”

The post quickly went viral, blending humour and concern as netizens imagined a world without their daily dose of American apps. But one reply stood out — from Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu, who took the conversation several layers deeper.

“We have a

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