Elon Musk-led DOGE in India before the USA? Billionaire Harsh Goenka thinks so. His viral tweet leaves internet amused

RPG Enterprises chairman Harsh Goenka recently took to X to share his thoughts on the Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in the U.S. However, what truly grabbed attention was his witty wordplay on "DOGE," cleverly drawing parallels to Indian bureaucracy. With a humorous take, he highlighted how India has had its own version of DOGE for decades, referencing slow-paced liberalization, officials dodging accountability, and the infamous post-lunch government naps. His post quickly sparked engagement, blending satire with political commentary.

Harsh Goenka said, “In India, we have DOGE in the government several decades before America :
A) We liberalize, but only in small ‘DOGE’ (dose).
B) Every question to an official? They ‘DOGE’ (dodge) the main issue.

C) Post-lunch, sarkar’s officials indulge in an afternoon ‘DOGE’ (doze)."

Internet reacts

One user found Harsh Goenka’s take amusing, remarking that his portrayal of "DOGE" in the government was a clever way to highlight inefficiencies with humor. Another praised the wordplay, noting how the slight variations in spelling—dose, dodge, and doze—perfectly captured the essence of the joke. Someone else chimed in, joking that India had long been a pioneer in the "DOGE economy."

About DOGE

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), officially the U.S. DOGE Service Temporary Organization, is a temporary initiative under the second Trump administration, led in practice by Elon Musk. Despite its name, DOGE is not a Cabinet-level department but operates under the rebranded U.S. DOGE Service (formerly the U.S. Digital Service). Its primary role is to implement Trump’s policies on federal spending cuts and deregulation while modernizing government technology for improved efficiency.