Union Minister Piyush Goyal has left the Indian startup world rattled. That too, on a stage supposed to celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship — the “Startup Mahakumbh.” If what startup founders expected at the event was words of encouragement, they were in for a rude shock…. The irony shouldn’t go unnoticed. Indian startups have spent years cheering on the Modi government. They have amplified its campaigns. Aligned with its policies. And rarely spoken out. Basically, they have toed the line whenever called on. So when Goyal gave that public scolding, many saw it as a betrayal. But let’s consider this. Was...