India Investigates Allegations of USAID Election Funding

The Indian government is probing claims of U.S. interference after Trump and DOGE revealed a $21 million USAID allocation for voter turnout.

The Ministry of External Affairs described the allegations as 'deeply troubling' and confirmed multiple agencies are investigating the matter.
DOGE, led by Elon Musk, disclosed the $21 million allocation, which was reportedly canceled as part of broader U.S. government spending cuts.
Donald Trump criticized the funding, referring to it as a 'kickback scheme' and questioning its purpose in influencing elections abroad.
The BJP accused the Congress of benefiting from foreign funds, while the Congress demanded a white paper on USAID's historical funding in India.
Reports suggest the allocation may have been intended for Bangladesh, not India, but no conclusive evidence has been presented.