Did US Really Fund India’s Elections? The 'Truth' Behind The $21 Million USAID Controversy
The Trump administration cancelled a $21 million USAID grant for alleged voter turnout in India, prompting accusations from the ruling BJP. However, the grant was actually intended for Bangladesh.
Exclusive: USAID and abet – Is US funding 'elections' in India?
USAID was obligated to fund $500,000 via CEPPS for the “Elections” purpose to India in 2013, of which it finally paid $484,158 between 2013 and 2018. No funds were disbursed under the “Elections” purpose after 2018.
Donald Trump hints at USAID interference in India's elections: ‘They were trying to get somebody else elected’
The DOGE, led by billionaire Elon Musk, announced a series of expenditure cuts, including USD 21 million allocated for "voter turnout in India."
Trump’s claim fact-checked; USAID didn’t give $21 million fund for India elections
The records of USAID funding accessed by the Indian Express show that the money was sanctioned in the year 2022 to Bangladesh, and not India.
Donald Trump says $21 million from USAID went to ‘my friend PM Modi for voter turnout’ in India
The US president asked why substantial amounts of money were being sent abroad when they could be used to support the American economy.
'Deeply concerning': Jaishankar says India is probing US claims of $21m USAID funding for voter turnout
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said the Indian government is investigating claims made by former US President Donald Trump's administration that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) allocated $21 million "for voter turnout" in India,
USAID funds went back to Bangladesh, not India: Reports
The Centre on Friday raised serious concerns over recent remarks by US President Donald Trump, who alleged that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) allocated a USD 21 million fund to India with the intent of "influencing its electoral process".
'What about us? I want voter turnout too', Trump continues attack on USAID's $21 million for voter turnout in India
Prime Minister Modi in India for voter turnout. We are giving $21 million for voter turnout in India, what about us? I want voter turnout too," Donald Trump said on Friday.
Trump's fourth iteration of USAID funding to India gives BJP an edge in '$21 million' grant row
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has got yet another opportunity to corner the Opposition in India over the USAID row after US President Donald Trump claimed for the fourth time that $21 million was spent by the Biden administration to improve voter turnout in the South Asian country.
USAID funds for India or Bangladesh? Panelists debate
US President Donald Trump claimed the Biden administration allocated $21 million to boost voter turnout in India, suggesting it could be a kickback scheme. The Congress cited reports that USAID allocated funds to Bangladesh,
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