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Trump again attacks USAID, claims $18 million given to India to help with elections

A controversy arose after Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency announced a $21 million program targeting voter turnout in India, among other countries, on social media platform X.
The Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress engaged in disputes following claims that no USAID grants have been allocated for election activities in India since 2008.
Former Chief Election Commissioner SY Quraishi denied reports of U.S. Funding for voter turnout in India, calling them "completely false and malicious".
United States President Donald Trump criticized the funding, stating "India did not need the funding given its strong economic positioning".

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The Hindu

Trump again attacks USAID, claims $18 million given to India to help with elections

U.S. President Donald Trump criticises Biden administration for allocating $18 million to India for elections, accusing India of taking advantage

13 hours ago·India

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India Today

Did India receive $21 million for elections from US? USAID funding row explained

An announcement by Elon Musk’s DOGE about $21 million funding to India for "voter turnout" sparked a massive political row, with Donald Trump questioning the need for such funding, while Indian leaders disputed the claims.

15 hours ago·India

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NDTV

"They Take Advantage Of US": Trump's Latest Jab Over USAID Funds For India

US President Donald Trump today launched fresh criticism of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for allegedly granting funds to interfere in India's election process. President Trump questioned why the US was providing aid to India, alleging that the country already benefits from high tariffs imposed on American goods. "Eighteen million dollars for helping India with its elections. Why the hell? Why don't we just go to…

17 hours ago·New Delhi, India

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Republic World

Trump Suggests India Help US With its Election Over USAID Controversy

Trump criticizes USAID funding to India, claiming India takes advantage of US financial help while imposing 200% tariffs on American goods. The trade imbalance between the US and India sparks controversy. USAID funding for India's elections continues to be a hot topic.

18 hours ago·Mumbai, India

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madhyamamonline.com

'They take advantage of us’: Trump amid row over alleged USAID funding to India

Trump also criticised India's trade policy, stating that the country profits disproportionately from the US.

12 hours ago

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THE NEW INDIAN

Trump Again Targets USAID Over $18M India Election Aid THE NEW INDIAN

NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump has alleged that the Biden administration allocated $18 million in financial assistance to India for its electoral process, arguing that the country does not require such funding. Speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), Trump criticized the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for approving $21 million to support voter participation in India. During his address, …

13 hours ago

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