Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:14pm on 21 Feb 2025,Friday India Global
India has called the US funding claim for voter turnout "deeply troubling." The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it is looking into the matter. US President Donald Trump alleged that USAID gave $21 million to influence India's elections. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) revealed this funding, later saying it was canceled. Trump called it a "kickback scheme." His remarks sparked a political row in India. BJP's Amit Malviya claimed the money was used to support hidden networks. Congress' Pawan Khera questioned how such funds entered India under the Modi government. The MEA has promised further updates.
