Did US meddle in India’s elections via USAID? Donald Trump drops big hint, ‘trying to get someone else elected’
1 month ago

Did US meddle in India’s elections via USAID? Donald Trump drops big hint, ‘trying to get someone else elected’

Live Mint  

In a crucial accusation regarding the Indian elections, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday once again questioned the rationale behind spending $21 million on voter turnout in India through USAID. Watch what Donald Trump said This follows the revelation by Elon Musk's DOGE that $21 million was allocated under USAID for "voter turnout in India," sparking a political uproar in the country. Donald Trump on scrapping $21 million ‘voter turnout’ fund to India On Tuesday, Donald Trump supported the Department of Government Efficiency 's decision to scrap the $21 million fund marked for 'Voter Turnout in India'. Donald Trump backed Elon Musk's DOGE decision and said India is “one of the highest taxing countries in the world in terms of US”.

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Trump’s USAID Bombshell: How Foreign Aid Sparked a Political Row between BJP and Congress
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Trump’s USAID Bombshell: How Foreign Aid Sparked a Political Row between BJP and Congress

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 28, 2025 20:36 IST - 9 MINS READ A series of public statements by US President Donald Trump on USAID funds channelled towards voter turnout in India has drawn Indian political parties into an unseemly row. Speaking at a Governors’ working session in Washington, Trump dropped a bombshell when he declared that $21 million was going to …

Foreign funding & elections: The USAID debate in India explained
1 month ago

Foreign funding & elections: The USAID debate in India explained

India Today  

Amid a growing political controversy, recent data from the Indian finance ministry has shed light on the nature of United States Agency for International Development funding in India. The finance ministry report detailed that USAID’s seven projects in India, worth approximately $750 million, were focused on areas such as agriculture and food security, water and sanitation, renewable energy, disaster management, …

Amid Political Hysteria Over USAID, A Question: Can India Afford to Cut Off Aid?
1 month ago

Amid Political Hysteria Over USAID, A Question: Can India Afford to Cut Off Aid?

The Quint  

Not surprisingly, US President Donald Trump has played a major role in stirring the witches' brew of confusion. But we’re giving $21 million for voter turnout. Oh, we’ve done that, I guess.” 19 February: Later in the evening at an investor summit in Miami, Trump read out the list of recipients of the USAID funding and wondered, “Why do we …

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh follows the lead of The Indian Express, falsely claims 'no proof' of election interference by USAID
1 month ago

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh follows the lead of The Indian Express, falsely claims 'no proof' of election interference by USAID

Op India  

On Monday, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh falsely claimed that there is no evidence of USAID funding any project to ‘strengthen voter turnout’ in India. As stated in the Finance Ministry's annual report for 2023-24, USAID is currently implementing seven projects in… pic.twitter.com/lS7BCJ0eXL — Jairam Ramesh February 24, 2025 “As stated in the Finance Ministry’s annual report for 2023-24, USAID is …

Jairam Ramesh slams BJP after Finance Minister report says USAID projects not related to 'voter turnout'
1 month ago

Jairam Ramesh slams BJP after Finance Minister report says USAID projects not related to 'voter turnout'

The Hindu  

Amid the ongoing row over USAID funding, the Congress on Monday claimed that the Union Finance Ministry has “thoroughly exposed” the Bharatiya Janata Party’s “lies” with its annual report for 2023-24 stating that the U.S. agency is currently implementing seven projects in collaboration with the Government of India and none of them has anything to do with voter turnout. "Currently, …

Letters to The Editor — February 24, 2025
1 month ago

Letters to The Editor — February 24, 2025

The Hindu  

Political ping pong The political furore over U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim on USAID funds seems to be growing. Mr. Trump needs to get to the bottom of the issue and expose who the beneficiaries of the ‘$21 million fund’ are. Perhaps India needs to reach out to regional leaders and ensure that democratic processes remain free from ‘undue external …

​Foreign influence: on the USAID and India controversy
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1 month ago

​Foreign influence: on the USAID and India controversy

The Hindu  

The controversy over USAID’s presence in India reflects an increasingly unhinged public discourse, undermining the nation’s confidence and global standing. In a globalised world, where countries compete for capital, technology, and talent from across borders, branding political opponents as foreign agents may be an easy propaganda tactic, but poisons the domestic political environment and weakens India’s aspirations to emerge as …

DC Edit | Row over USAID funds to India will never end
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1 month ago

DC Edit | Row over USAID funds to India will never end

Deccan Chronicle  

Thrice in three days US President Donald Trump questioned the USAID’s alleged $21 million fund for raising the voter turnout in India, which his administration and his adviser Elon Musk said had been cancelled last week. Never short of drama, the Indian political scene is going through a whole new episode of contrasted finger pointing with the Government of India, …

USAID funded 7 projects in India in FY24 but not related to 'voter turnout': Finance ministry report
1 month ago

USAID funded 7 projects in India in FY24 but not related to 'voter turnout': Finance ministry report

Hindustan Times  

Amid a raging political controversy over USAID’s alleged role in influencing Indian elections, the latest annual report of the finance ministry has disclosed that the agency funded seven projects worth USD 750 million in 2023-24. "Currently, seven projects worth a total budget of USD 750 million are being implemented by USAID in partnership with Government of India," as per the …

USAID funded 7 projects in India worth $750 million in FY24 but not related to ‘voter turnout’: Finance Ministry report
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1 month ago

USAID funded 7 projects in India worth $750 million in FY24 but not related to ‘voter turnout’: Finance Ministry report

The Hindu  

Amid a raging political controversy over the United States Agency for International Development ’s alleged role in influencing Indian elections, the latest annual report of the Finance Ministry has disclosed that the agency funded seven projects worth $750 million in 2023-24. “Currently, seven projects worth a total budget of $750 million are being implemented by USAID in partnership with Government …

‘We’re giving them lot of money:’ Trump launches fresh attack on USAID over alleged India fund
1 month ago

‘We’re giving them lot of money:’ Trump launches fresh attack on USAID over alleged India fund

Firstpost  

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar earlier on Saturday said that the reports hinting USAID’s alleged election interference in India were “concerning” and “warrant a look” US President Donald Trump on Sunday again raised the issue of United States Agency for International Development’s alleged funding for “voter turnout” in India, asking ‘why the hell’ money was being spent on India. …

‘We’re giving them lot of money:’ Trump launches fresh attack on USAID over alleged India fund
1 month ago

‘We’re giving them lot of money:’ Trump launches fresh attack on USAID over alleged India fund

Firstpost  

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar earlier on Saturday said that the reports hinting USAID’s alleged election interference in India were “concerning” and “warrant a look” US president Donald Trump. Reuters file US President Donald Trump on Sunday again raised the issue of United States Agency for International Development’s alleged funding for “voter turnout” in India, asking ‘why the hell’ …

Trump again attacks USAID, claims $18 mn given to India to help with elections
1 month ago

Trump again attacks USAID, claims $18 mn given to India to help with elections

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: US President Donald Trump has claimed that the Biden administration allocated USD 18 million in funding to India to help with its elections, arguing that the country doesn't need this money.His remarks during a speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Saturday after he repeatedly attacked the United States Agency for International Development for allocating USD 21 million …

Trump calls USAID’s India funding a ‘kickback scheme’: 5 key remarks that sparked BJP vs Congress political slugfest
1 month ago

Trump calls USAID’s India funding a ‘kickback scheme’: 5 key remarks that sparked BJP vs Congress political slugfest

Live Mint  

In the past week, US President Donald Trump has made bold statements regarding the US Agency for International Development funding allocated to India, particularly the $21 million intended to boost voter turnout. 2) Voter Turnout Funding in India While speaking at a 'Governors Working Session' on Friday, Donald Trump said, “Twenty-one million dollars going to my friend Prime Minister Modi …

Dr S Jaishankar says USAID funding under investigation after Donald Trump repeatedly mentions previous US Govt's interference in Indian elections
1 month ago

Dr S Jaishankar says USAID funding under investigation after Donald Trump repeatedly mentions previous US Govt's interference in Indian elections

Op India  

On 22nd February, External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar said that the government is looking into the statements made by the United States President regarding possible foreign interference in Indian elections. In his reply, Dr Jaishankar acknowledged that USAID was permitted to operate in India “in good faith, to do good faith activities.” However, he asserted that the suggestions emerging …

USAID funded 7 projects in India in 2023-24, unrelated to 'voter turnout': Centre
1 month ago

USAID funded 7 projects in India in 2023-24, unrelated to 'voter turnout': Centre

India Today  

Amid a raging political controversy over USAID’s alleged role in influencing Indian elections, the latest annual report of the Finance Ministry has disclosed that the agency funded seven projects worth USD 750 million in 2023-24. "Currently, seven projects worth a total budget of USD 750 million are being implemented by USAID in partnership with Government of India," as per the …

Did India receive $21 million for elections from US? USAID funding row explained
1 month ago

Did India receive $21 million for elections from US? USAID funding row explained

India Today  

A massive controversy erupted after Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, in a post on social media platform X, announced its decision to slash a $21 million program designed to increase voter turnout in India, among other funding to several other countries. DOGE claimed that United States Agency for International Development, long regarded as the country's primary force for humanitarian …

Trump ramps up attack over USAID handouts to India: Taking advantage of us
1 month ago

Trump ramps up attack over USAID handouts to India: Taking advantage of us

India Today  

US President Donald Trump ramped up his attack on the United States Agency for International Development funds to India, claiming that it gave “18 million dollars” to India to assist with its election. On Saturday, he took Prime Minister Narendra Modi's name for the first time while reiterating his charge of granting $21 million to India for "voter turnout" amid …

‘Facts will come out’: S Jaishankar on Trump's claims about voter turnout fund
1 month ago

‘Facts will come out’: S Jaishankar on Trump's claims about voter turnout fund

Hindustan Times  

The information on the United States Agency for International Development’s involvement in election-related funding is “concerning” and the country should know if any people were linked to “bad faith activities”, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday. Jaishankar, who was speaking at the Delhi University Literature Festival, was referring to remarks by the US leadership about the Department of …

‘Facts will come out’: S Jaishankar on Trump's claims about voter turnout fund
1 month ago

‘Facts will come out’: S Jaishankar on Trump's claims about voter turnout fund

Hindustan Times  

The information on the United States Agency for International Development’s involvement in election-related funding is “concerning” and the country should know if any people were linked to “bad faith activities”, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday. {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{#usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} {{/userSubscribed}} Jaishankar, who was speaking at the Delhi University Literature Festival, …

‘USAID was allowed in good faith’: Jaishankar calls voter turnout fund ‘worrisome’
1 month ago

‘USAID was allowed in good faith’: Jaishankar calls voter turnout fund ‘worrisome’

Live Mint  

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called the reports about USAID’s $21 million funding to India "worrisome". Jaishankar's reaction came days after the US Department of Government Efficiency, led by Billionaire Elon Musk, said it cancelled a USD 22 million funding intended for “voter turnout in India”. ‘$21M for voter turnout in India’ In a post on X, DOGE announced, "US …

S Jaishankar reacts to ‘$21 million’ USAID row: 'Worrisome, concerning'
1 month ago

S Jaishankar reacts to ‘$21 million’ USAID row: 'Worrisome, concerning'

Hindustan Times  

External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Saturday reacted to US President Donald Trump's administration's claim that the United States Agency for International Development allocated $21 million "for voter turnout" in India, saying the government is “looking into it”. The US government's Department of Government Efficiency, which is spearheaded by Donald Trump's close associate Elon Musk, recently wrote on X that …

PM Modi must come clean on USAID claims made by “his friend Trump”: Congress
1 month ago

PM Modi must come clean on USAID claims made by “his friend Trump”: Congress

The Hindu  

Playing a video clip of U.S. President Donald Trump saying that $21 million from USAID had been going to his “friend” Prime Minister Narendra Modi for voter turnout, the Congress on Saturday urged Mr. Modi to respond to the U.S. President’s assertions. “PM Modi must talk to his friend President Trump and strongly refute the allegation that America was about …

$21 million going to ‘my friend’ PM Modi…: Donald Trump’s third jibe on USAID
1 month ago

$21 million going to ‘my friend’ PM Modi…: Donald Trump’s third jibe on USAID

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump on Saturday once again questioned the USAID's $21 million fund for ‘voter turnout’ in India, which his administration has cancelled. “USD 21 million going to my friend Prime Minister Modi in India for voter turnout. India on Friday said the revelations about USAID funding for certain activities in the country are "deeply troubling" and have led …

Trump's third attack on $21 mn USAID: ‘Why are we caring about India’s turnout?'
1 month ago

Trump's third attack on $21 mn USAID: ‘Why are we caring about India’s turnout?'

Hindustan Times  

US President Donald Trump on Saturday once again questioned the USAID's $21 million fund for ‘voter turnout’ in India, which has been cancelled by his administration. I want voter turnout too, Governor…$29 million to strengthen political landscape in Bangladesh went to a firm that nobody ever heard of,” the US President told governors in a video shared by National Desk. …

Donald Trump highlights US funding of $21 million in India yet again, Indian Express 'fact-check' shared by Rajdeep and Zubair falls apart
1 month ago

Donald Trump highlights US funding of $21 million in India yet again, Indian Express 'fact-check' shared by Rajdeep and Zubair falls apart

Op India  

On Friday, President Donald Trump reiterated that the United States was funding projects to the tune of $21 million to ‘strengthen voter turnout in India.’ While interacting with Governors at the White House, he stated, “…21 million dollars going to my friend Prime Minister Modi in India for voter turnout. The controversial ‘fact-check’ by The Indian Express On Friday, The …

MEA says USAID funding in India "Deeply troubling"
1 month ago

MEA says USAID funding in India "Deeply troubling"

Op India  

India on Friday said that the United States’ administration’s information regarding funding in India is “deeply troubling” and has led to concerns regarding foreign interference in India’s internal affairs. Asked about President Donald Trump’s remarks about the funding of USD 21 million for “voter turnout in India”, Jaiswal said, “We have seen information that has been put out by the …

‘Deeply troubling’: Govt as USAID row heats up
1 month ago

‘Deeply troubling’: Govt as USAID row heats up

Hindustan Times  

The Indian government is looking into reports of the United States Agency for International Development funding election-related activities, the external affairs ministry said on Friday, describing the matter as “deeply troubling” since it related to foreign interference in internal affairs. ‘Deeply troubling’: Govt as USAID row heats up Various government agencies, departments and ministries are looking into the matter, which …

Washington Post counters Trump's India funding claim, Congress gets fresh ammo
1 month ago

Washington Post counters Trump's India funding claim, Congress gets fresh ammo

India Today  

Countering Donald Trump's charge that $21 million was given to India for "voter turnout", the Washington Post reported that there was no record of any program as stated by the US President, giving the Congress fresh ammo to target the BJP. Latching on to the Washington Post report, Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera said the "BJP and its blind supporters" would …

Trump weighs in again on USAID handout to India, BJP gets bragging rights
1 month ago

Trump weighs in again on USAID handout to India, BJP gets bragging rights

India Today  

US President Donald Trump took Prime Minister Narendra Modi's name for the first time while reiterating for the fourth consecutive day his charge of granting $21 million to India for "voter turnout" amid a raging political slugfest over the issue back home. "$21 million going to my friend Prime Minister Narendra Modi and India for voter turnout. For the third …

Jaishankar reacts to Biden admin's 'voter turnout' fund: 'Country should know the people involved'
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1 month ago

Jaishankar reacts to Biden admin's 'voter turnout' fund: 'Country should know the people involved'

India TV News  

Jaishankar reacts to Biden admin's 'voter turnout' fund: 'Country should know the people involved' External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has termed the revelations made by US President Donald Trump regarding the Biden administration's 'voter turnout' funding as 'worrisome.' External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday reacted to the information provided by the Trump administration regarding the United States Agency for …

USAID row: Information from US 'concerning' says Jaishankar as Congress sharpens attack
1 month ago

USAID row: Information from US 'concerning' says Jaishankar as Congress sharpens attack

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The political controversy surrounding the reported $21 million USAID funding for voter turnout in India continued on Saturday, with External Affairs Minister calling the accusations “worrisome”. “Some information has been put out there by the Trump administration people, and obviously, that is concerning… I think, as a government, we’re looking into it,” EAM Jaishankar said at the Delhi …

Indian Express report on external interference in India: Author Jay Mazoomdaar's links to ICIJ, a partner of Soros and USAID-funded OCCRP
1 month ago

Indian Express report on external interference in India: Author Jay Mazoomdaar's links to ICIJ, a partner of Soros and USAID-funded OCCRP

Op India  

On Friday, the Indian Express published an “investigative” report claiming that USAID funding of 21 million dollars for voter turnout did not go to India, but to neighbouring Bangladesh. Indian Express’ misleading fact check on USAID funding for external interference in India Barely hours after allegations of receiving kickbacks—a form of corruption that leaders of the Indian National Congress have …

‘Deeply troubling’: New Delhi on USAID funding election-related activity in India
1 month ago

‘Deeply troubling’: New Delhi on USAID funding election-related activity in India

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Indian government is looking into reports of the United States Agency for International Development funding election-related activities, with the external affairs ministry on Friday describing the matter as “deeply troubling” since it relates to foreign interference in internal affairs. USAID’s CEPPS programme was meant to strengthen local and national capacity to promote good governance Various government agencies, …

India says reports of $21-million USAID fund ‘deeply disturbing’
1 month ago

India says reports of $21-million USAID fund ‘deeply disturbing’

The Hindu  

The Union government on Friday said it was investigating “very deeply troubling” allegations made by the U.S. government that the United States Agency for International Development planned to spend $21 million on funding “voter turnout” in India. In the Indian government’s first reaction to the DOGE post, the Ministry of External Affairs said that different departments are “looking into” the …

'Deeply troubling': MEA responds to Trump's remarks on USAID & 'foreign interference' in elections
1 month ago

'Deeply troubling': MEA responds to Trump's remarks on USAID & 'foreign interference' in elections

Firstpost  

Earlier on Thursday, while addressing the Republican Governors Association meeting in Washington DC, Trump suggested that pumping money into India could be related to a “kickback” scheme U.S. President Donald Trump and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi talk as they arrive for a joint news conference after bilateral talks, February 25, 2020. File Photo/Reuters The Indian government on Friday raised …

USAID funding row: India says deeply troubling, relevant departments looking into matter
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1 month ago

USAID funding row: India says deeply troubling, relevant departments looking into matter

Live Mint  

The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday said that the ongoing controversy regarding the USAID's 'voter turnout' fund for India was ‘deeply troubling’. His comments come on the back of US President Donald Trump's remark that USAID’s $21 million funding to was India to “get someone else elected". In a speech in Miami on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump accused …

MEA reacts to DOGE's $21 million USAID fund claim: 'Deeply troubling'
1 month ago

MEA reacts to DOGE's $21 million USAID fund claim: 'Deeply troubling'

Hindustan Times  

Deeply concerning, said the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday on the information “put out by the US administration regarding certain USA activities and funding”. Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal US President Donald Trump's recent allegation that American aid funds were being used to interfere in India's electoral process have sparked a political row. Donald …

Donald Trump calls $21 million USAID fund to India ‘kickback scheme’, sparks fresh BJP vs Cong war
1 month ago

Donald Trump calls $21 million USAID fund to India ‘kickback scheme’, sparks fresh BJP vs Cong war

Hindustan Times  

US President Donald Trump once again hit out at the now cancelled $21 million fund for ‘voter turnout' in India, calling it a “kickback scheme”. Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency posted a list of cancelled US taxpayer-funded initiatives with a mention of USD 21 million earmarked for "voter turnout in India." "US taxpayer dollars were going to be spent …

USAID India fund fell to $1.5 mn under Modi regime, but rose for non-gov entities: ‘Aligns with Rahul Gandhi’s…’
1 month ago

USAID India fund fell to $1.5 mn under Modi regime, but rose for non-gov entities: ‘Aligns with Rahul Gandhi’s…’

Live Mint  

Amid all the chaos around USAID funding since Donald Trump came into power, data revealed that funding to the Government of India under PM Narendra Modi dropped to just $1.5 million from nearly $204 million under UPA regime. The data accessed by the media outlet also shows, funding from USAID to non-government entities in India, including funds for NGOs and …

‘Kickback scheme’: Donald Trump on $21 million USAID funding for voter turnout in India
1 month ago

‘Kickback scheme’: Donald Trump on $21 million USAID funding for voter turnout in India

Live Mint  

After US President Donald Trump once again raised concerns over the alleged allocation of USD 21 million by the US government for voter turnout in India, labelling it a “kickback scheme,” the Bharatiya Janata Party has accused the funds of being used to support “deep state assets” in India and called for an investigation into the matter. Watch the video …

Who is Veena Reddy, the first Indian American USAID India chief, now facing BJP’s heat?
1 month ago

Who is Veena Reddy, the first Indian American USAID India chief, now facing BJP’s heat?

The Hindu  

Ever since U.S. President Donald Trump spoke about a “$21 million USAID funding for voter turnout in India,” allegations of “foreign interference“ in Indian elections arose. Veena Reddy serves as the current Director of United States Agency for International Development’s Mission in India and Bhutan and originally hails from Andhra Pradesh, she is the first Indian American to lead USAID …

‘A kickback scheme’: Trump repeats charge against USAID over voter turnout funding in India
1 month ago

‘A kickback scheme’: Trump repeats charge against USAID over voter turnout funding in India

Firstpost  

Without presenting any evidence, US President Donald Trump claimed that federal funding to improve voter turnout in India was “a kickback scheme" US President Donald Trump. File Image / REUTERS US President Donald Trump once again questioned the 2024 Lok Sabha election, claiming without evidence that federal funding to improve voter turnout in India was “a kickback scheme.” The remarks …

‘A kickback scheme’: Trump repeats charge against USAID over voter turnout funding in India
1 month ago

‘A kickback scheme’: Trump repeats charge against USAID over voter turnout funding in India

Firstpost  

Without presenting any evidence, US President Donald Trump claimed that federal funding to improve voter turnout in India was “a kickback scheme" US President Donald Trump once again questioned the 2024 Lok Sabha election, claiming without evidence that federal funding to improve voter turnout in India was “a kickback scheme.” The remarks from the president came at a gathering of …

‘Who this money was given to…,’ How USAID’s ex-India Chief Veena Reddy landed in $21 million funding row
1 month ago

‘Who this money was given to…,’ How USAID’s ex-India Chief Veena Reddy landed in $21 million funding row

Live Mint  

Amid the row over US providing $21 million to India for “voter turnout”, former India director for the US Agency for International Development Veena Reddy suddenly came into focus when BJP MP Mahesh Jethmalani questioned her role. Jethmalani pointed out, “So, DOGE has discovered that USAID allocated $21 million for ‘voter turnout’ in India, a euphemism for paying voters to …

USAID funds for India or Bangladesh? BJP, Congress spar over new report
1 month ago

USAID funds for India or Bangladesh? BJP, Congress spar over new report

India Today  

A full-blown war of words broke out between the BJP and the Congress over a new report claiming that the US's alleged $21 million funding "for voter turnout" was for Bangladesh, and not India. CONGRESS SAYS REPORT EXPOSES BJP'S LIES Citing the Express report, Congress leader Pawan Khera hit out at the BJP for pointing fingers at the opposition party …

Exclusive: USAID and abet – Is US funding 'elections' in India?
1 month ago

Exclusive: USAID and abet – Is US funding 'elections' in India?

India Today  

US President Donald Trump claimed that $21 million was given by USAID to India for “Voter Turnout”. USAID disbursed $650 million to India or 23 per cent between US FY2021 and US FY2024, with the highest grant received in US FY2022 alone when Joe Biden was president. Of the $26.6 million for “Government and Civil Society”, $14.6 million was given …

Congress demands white paper on past USAID funding in India
1 month ago

Congress demands white paper on past USAID funding in India

The Hindu  

The Congress on Thursday demanded that the Union government bring out a white paper on USAID funding of both government and non-governmental institutions in India over the past decades. On Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump had questioned USAID’s alleged expenditure of $21 million for “voter turnout” in India, saying, “I guess they were trying to get somebody else elected.” ‘Nonsensical …

USAID funding row: BJP says Rahul Gandhi acting as ‘tool for foreign agencies’ to undermine India’s interest
1 month ago

USAID funding row: BJP says Rahul Gandhi acting as ‘tool for foreign agencies’ to undermine India’s interest

The Hindu  

The BJP on Thursday said that U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest remarks on the United States Agency for International Development funding to India was a “reaffirmation” of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s assertion during the 2024 Lok Sabha polls campaign that foreign powers were trying to stop him from coming to power. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has aligned himself with global …

‘Rahul Gandhi acting as tool’, ‘nonsensical’: BJP, Congress trade barbs over USAID funding in India
1 month ago

‘Rahul Gandhi acting as tool’, ‘nonsensical’: BJP, Congress trade barbs over USAID funding in India

Live Mint  

US President Donald Trump has questioned the United States' decision to allocate $21 million for voter turnout efforts in India, suggesting it was an attempt to influence the election. While Congress has demanded a white paper on the US agency's support to both governmental and non-governmental institutions in India over the decades, BJP has alleged that USAID funding to India …

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