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Alleged USAID funding ‘for voter turnout’ was for Bangladesh, not India: Report

The US agency has not funded projects of the Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening in India since 2008, reported ‘The Indian Express’.

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Omidyar-Soros Ties Behind The Indian Express’ Misleading USAID Report? - The Commune

A recent report by The Indian Express claiming that a $21 million USAID grant was intended for Bangladesh, not India, has come under intense scrutiny. The article, which contradicts official U.S. government records, appears to be part of a larger pattern of misinformation and raises serious questions about the newspaper’s motives and its ties to foreign-funded organizations.   The Controversy On 16 February 2025, the U.S. Department of Governmen…

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US funding ‘for voter turnout’ was for Bangladesh, not India: Report

The controversy began roiling after Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency, headed by Elon Musk, on Sunday cancelled several international aid initiatives made through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)

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US Aid to India: According to the report, out of $21 million, $13.4 million has already been distributed among Bangladeshi students for political and civil movements. This money was distributed before the elections held in Bangladesh in January 2024.

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USAID's $21 mn fund for voter turnout slashed by DOGE was meant for Bangladesh, not India: Report

The Trump administrations Department of Government Efficiency announced the cancellation of a $21 million USAID grant, initially mistaken for voting turnout in India. Records show the funds were actually for Bangladesh's political and civic engagement programs. This grant aimed at promoting democratic processes in Bangladesh, and significant portions have already been disbursed.