India, Trump and USAID

Why India’s Ruling BJP Is Celebrating Trump’s Crackdown on USAID
Trump’s claims that USAID funding in India went toward boosting voter turnout triggered a political firestorm in India.
USAID | India 'Deepy Disturbed' By Donald Trump's Election Interference Allegations Against USAID
India said the US Agency for International Development (USAID) $21 million fund for 'voter turnout in India' in 2012, "raises worries of interference in Indian internal matters, and relevant agencies are looking into it.
Trump's '$21m for voter turnout' claim triggers political row in India
US President Donald Trump's remark that his country spent $21m to boost voter turnout in India's elections has triggered a political slugfest in the country. He made the remark days after a team led by Elon Musk said it had cancelled the payout as part of its crackdown on a US agency providing foreign aid.
India’s BJP and Congress clash over Trump’s comment on US$21 million election aid
The comment comes as the US Department of Government Efficiency seeks to find evidence of wasteful spending by the Joe Biden administration.
BJP vs Congress Over Donald Trump's "$21 Million 'India Fund" Claim
The BJP has lashed out at the Congress accusing it of seeking foreign funds to stop Prime Minister Narendra Modi from coming to power in 2014.
Donald Trump calls US funding to improve voter turnout in India 'kickback scheme'
US President Donald Trump has called the Biden administration's funding to improve voter turnout in India "a kickback scheme", days after billionaire Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) scrapped the grant.
Donald Trump calls $21 million USAID fund to India ‘kickback scheme’, sparks fresh BJP vs Cong war
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”. While addressing the Republican Governors Association meeting in Washington DC,
'Traitor': BJP accuses Rahul Gandhi of colluding with foreign forces over USAID funding to weaken India
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday intensified its attack on the Congress over USAID funding, calling Rahul Gandhi a ...
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Political slugfest over USAID row escalates after report claims fund was meant for Bangladesh, not India
BJP calls Rahul Gandhi ‘traitor’, accuses him of colluding with foreign forces, while Congress blamed BJP for trying to ...
"Congress B team of BJP in Delhi polls' BSP chief Mayawati continues tirade against Rahul Gandhi
In a post on X today, Mayawati wrote, "It is a common discussion that this time Congress contested the Delhi Assembly elections as BJP's B team, due to which BJP has come to power here. Otherwise, ...
Trump Again Questions India's 'Voter Turnout' Fund; BJP Demands Probe Into 'Deep State' Angle
After US President Donald Trump again raised the issue of alleged US funding of USD 21 million for voter turnout in India, ...
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USAID funds for India or Bangladesh? BJP, Congress spar over new report
The alleged USAID grant to India has rocked the political corridors since Donald Trump hinted that the funds might have been ...
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A Subtle Power Grab in India
With a constitutional amendment that would transform elections, Narendra Modi wants to realize his vision of a centralized ...
BJP’s Gaurav Bhatia slams Congress over 'anti-India' stance, cites Trump's US aid allegations | WATCH
BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia accused Congress of an anti-India stance, citing Donald Trump's claims about US aid allegedly influencing Indian elections. He also targeted Rahul Gandhi for alleged ...
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Mayawati 'BJP's B team' barb at Rahul Gandhi amid INDIA bloc war of words
BSP chief Mayawati doubled down on her dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi by calling his side "BJP's B team" in the Delhi ...
BJP’s narrative was aimed at diverting attention from own sins: Congress on USAID row
Citing the media report, Khera claimed that the truth has come out that the "USD 21 million USAID funds" were not given to ...