Elon Musk Rejects Racism Allegations, Cites Indian Heritage

Elon Musk has pushed back against allegations of racism, stating that his partner is half-Indian and that his son's name honors Indian scientist Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar. He rejected the claims, emphasizing his personal connections to Indian heritage.

24 Jul, 08:00 — 24 Jul, 16:09

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Elon Musk, a prominent and often controversial public figure, is facing accusations of racism. His response, highlighting his partner's Indian heritage and a child's name honoring an Indian scientist, serves as a defense against these allegations and a statement on his personal connections to India.

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual38d ago

'My partner is half-Indian': Elon Musk rejects racism allegations, says his son's name honours Indian scientist Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual38d ago

'My partner is half-Indian, our child named after Indian physicist': Elon Musk rejects 'racism' allegations

In the interview, Musk also said that “maybe some people do loathe” him but doesn't care.

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ndtvMostly Factual38d ago

"My Partner Is Half-Indian": Elon Musk Pushes Back On Racism Allegations

Musk's partner, Shivon Zilis, is half-Indian and grew up in Canada. The middle name of one of his sons with Zilis is Sekhar, named after Indian-American physicist and Nobel laureate Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar.

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First report: hindustan-times · 24 Jul, 08:00|Full coverage: 3 · 8h|Window: 8h

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'My partner is half-Indian, our child named after Indian physicist': Elon Musk rejects 'racism' allegations

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Times of India24 Jul, 11:08

'My partner is half-Indian': Elon Musk rejects racism allegations, says his son's name honours Indian scientist Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

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ndtv24 Jul, 16:09Latest update

Elon Musk Rejects Racism Allegations, Cites Indian Heritage

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'My partner is half-Indian': Elon Musk rejects racism allegations, says his son's name honours Indian scientist Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

'My partner is half-Indian, our child named after Indian physicist': Elon Musk rejects 'racism' allegations

"My Partner Is Half-Indian": Elon Musk Pushes Back On Racism Allegations

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'My partner is half-Indian, our child named after Indian physicist': Elon Musk rejects 'racism' allegations

'My partner is half-Indian': Elon Musk rejects racism allegations, says his son's name honours Indian scientist Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar

"My Partner Is Half-Indian": Elon Musk Pushes Back On Racism Allegations

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