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BJP relying on falsehoods and propaganda: Gaurav Gogoi slams BJP over Trump's USD 21 mn statement
Jorhat, February 22: Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi responded to a statement by former US President Donald Trump regarding the alleged transfer of USD 21 million to India for 'Voter Turnout' just before elections.
Deeply troubling, agencies probing foreign interference in India's internal affairs: MEA on USAID funding
New Delhi, Feb 21: India on Friday said that relevant departments and agencies are looking into the information put out by the US administration about the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) meddling in Indian elections and spending millions to influence voter turnout in the country.
Trump terms $21 million USAID funds to India a 'kickback scheme', BJP demands probe
New Delhi, Feb 21: Continuing his tirade at the previous Biden administration over routing USAID funds for influencing elections and governance in foreign countries, US President Donald Trump on Friday reiterated his charge of $21 million money being pumped into India for ‘voter turnout’ with an intent to achieve alternate election results in 2024.
He conspired to weaken Indian democracy: Ravi Shankar Prasad attacks Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, February 20: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ravi Shankar Prasad on Thursday levelled serious allegations against Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi, saying that he has "conspired to weaken the Indian democracy".
Why are we giving $21 million to India? They got lot more money: Trump on voter funds row
Washington, Feb 19: As the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cancelled $21 million funding for "voter turnout in India," US President Donald Trump voiced in favour of the decision. Speaking at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, Trump raised the question of why $21 million was given to India, a country with a lot more money.
Rashid Alvi calls for thorough investigation into DOGE matter
New Delhi, Feb 17: Senior Congress leader Rashid Alvi on Monday emphasised the need for a comprehensive investigation into the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) matter.
BJP hails scrapping of US fund to 'influence' Indian polls; suspects Cong to be fund beneficiary
New Delhi, Feb 16: BJP national spokesperson Amit Malviya on Sunday slammed the previous Joe Biden-led US government’s now-cancelled fund to influence "voter turnout in India", calling it a tool for "external interference" in the country’s democratic process.