Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:44pm on 20 Feb 2025,Thursday India Global
Veena Reddy, ex-USAID India director, is under scrutiny after BJP MP Mahesh Jethmalani demanded a probe into a $21 million grant allegedly aimed at increasing voter turnout. Former US President Donald Trump claimed the Biden administration sought to influence India’s elections through USAID funding. Reddy, born in Andhra Pradesh, led USAID India from 2021 to 2024, overseeing a sharp rise in disbursements. She previously served in Cambodia and Haiti. USAID denied allegations of election interference, citing its focus on health, education, and development. Calls for investigation continue.
