India, USAID and voter turnout

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.
USAID for voter turnout: Can Rs 182 crore turn an Indian election?
US President Donald Trump suggested that USAID, an independent US aid agency that handles $42 billion of funds, interfered in India's electoral process. The USAID dedicated Rs 182 crore to boost voter turnout in India when the country spends Rs 16 lakh crore general elections.
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’.
Trump scraps $21m US funds for voter turnout in India: ‘They got a lot more money’
Billionaire Elon Musk-led DOGE over the weekend announced a series of expenditure cuts, including the grant allocated for voter turnout in India
Exclusive: USAID and abet — Is US funding ‘elections' in India?
US President Donald Trump claimed that $21 million was given by USAID to India for "Voter Turnout". This is untrue. Between 2008 and 2024, USAID disbursed $23.6 million for the purpose of "Elections" to Bangladesh.
Election Scandal: Trump Slams $21M U.S. Funding for India’s Voter Turnout
U.S. President Donald Trump has raised serious concerns about the use of American taxpayer money in foreign elections. During a speech at the FII PRIORITY Summit in Miami, Trump criticized a $21 million grant that was originally allocated to boost voter turnout in India.
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."
'They were trying to get somebody else elected': Donald Trump slams Biden regime over 'voter turnout' fund for India
US President Donald Trump has accused the Biden administration of meddling in Indian politics and trying to influence the country's election results with the now scrapped fund of $21 million which was spent in India.
Donald Trump questions $21M USAID funding for voter turnout in India: What’s behind the controversy?
US President Donald Trump has raised eyebrows over the $21M allocated by USAID for boosting voter turnout in India, questioning its purpose and potential interference in elections. The backlash has ignited a political debate in India.
Trump's Shocking Revelation, Says Biden Plotted To Make PM Modi Lose Indian Election Via USAID?
US President Donald Trump made a stunning allegation at the FII Priority Summit while listing payments approved under the USAID. He mentioned the now-cancelled $21 million in aid to India, intended to increase voter turnout.
'USAID’s 21 Million to India to get someone else elected': US President Donald Trump's big claim
US President Donald Trump made shocking revelation on USAID’s involvement in the Indian Elections. While addressing an event in Miami, he said that USAID’s 21 million was invested to elect someone else in India.
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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 ...
Did USAID Meddle in India’s Elections? Trump’s Explosive Allegations Against Biden
In a major political development, former U.S. President Donald Trump has made serious allegations against the previous Biden administration regarding a $21 million USAID grant to India. Trump ...
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 ...
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'Deeply troubling': India on DOGE’s $21 million USAID fund claim
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal's response came after US President Donald Trump alleged that USAID ...
PM Modi, Amit Shah & Rahul Gandhi meet to appoint new Chief Election Commissioner: How the appointment process works, why it was changed
For the first time, a process laid down under an Act of Parliament was followed to appoint the Chief Election Commissioner.