Updated 23 February 2025 at 00:03 IST
ED Examines Procedures for Investigating $21 Million USAID Funding Allegations
USAID Row: The Indian government is set to launch a multi-agency probe into alleged foreign interference in the 2024 General Elections, focusing on USAID’s $21 million voter turnout initiative.
USAID Row: The Enforcement Directorate is considering its options on how to initiate an investigation into allegations regarding the United States Agency for International Development's (USAID) funding, which allegedly aimed to influence the elections in India during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
The Indian government has vowed to launch a formal investigation into these claims after US President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed a list of USAID funding, which reportedly mentioned $21 million allocated to India for 'voter turnout' initiatives.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has raised concerns following these revelations. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has triggered a political controversy, accusing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of being behind the matter and labeling him a traitor. The BJP has also accused the Gandhi family of allegedly colluding with financier George Soros to undermine Indian democracy and sovereignty, out of hatred toward Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Jaishankar expresses concern over USAID activities in India
On USAID, EAM S Jaishankar says, "...Some information has been put out there by the Trump administration people, and obviously, that is concerning... I think, as a government, we're looking into it. My sense is that the facts will come out...USAID was allowed here in good faith, to do good faith activities; now, suggestions are being laid out from America that there are activities which are in bad faith. It's worrisome, and if there's something to it, then the country should know who the people are involved in it."
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22 February 2025 at 20:20 IST
'People Getting Restless About USAID' says Nishikant Dubey
Amid the controversy surrounding USAID funding to India, the BJP has seized the opportunity to question Rahul Gandhi's involvement.
After US President Trump revealed details about the USAID funding, which showed $21 million allocated to India for voter turnout, Trump questioned if it was funded to help someone get elected.
Now, the BJP is accusing the Gandhi family of colluding with foreign forces like George Soros to oust Prime Minister Modi and manipulate Indian elections.
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has slammed the opposition, saying, "I saw a lot of people getting restless about USAID. Those who divided India should drown in a handful of water."
22 February 2025 at 20:19 IST
Congress demands White Paper on USAID funding from Indian govt
Congress has demanded White paper from Indian govt on USAID funding to India.
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22 February 2025 at 18:47 IST
BJP's Ajay Alok slams Pawan Khera over USAID funding remarks
On US President Donald Trump's latest remarks on USAID funding, BJP leader Ajay Alok says, "It seems like Congress and its leaders like Pawan Khera have gone crazy. Pawan Khera knows that the central government is taking over action this. This is a part of the Deep State and the Bharat Jodo Yatra was funded by this money only."
22 February 2025 at 18:33 IST
NGOs Aligned with Congress Attempted to Influence Polls, says BJP
NGOs Aligned with Congress Attempted to Influence Polls, says BJP
22 February 2025 at 17:40 IST
'Democratic Process Manipulated': V-P Dhankhar on USAID Funding Row
'Democratic Process Manipulated': V-P Dhankhar on USAID Funding Row
22 February 2025 at 15:52 IST
MHA to probe USAID fund, according to sources
Ministry of Home Affairs to probe into the matter of USAID funds allotted for voter turnout in India.
22 February 2025 at 15:45 IST
Details being gathered by agencies on USAID funding channels
Details are being gathered by the agencies like Enforcement Directorate on USAID funding channels.
22 February 2025 at 15:01 IST
'Firms with 2 People Getting Millions of Dollars of Funding': Trump Over USAID Controversy
‘Firms with 2 People Getting Millions of Dollars of Funding’: Trump Over USAID Controversy .
22 February 2025 at 15:01 IST
'People Getting Restless About USAID': BJP MP Nishikant Dubey
Amid the controversy surrounding USAID funding to India, the BJP has seized the opportunity to question Rahul Gandhi's involvement.
After US President Trump revealed details about the USAID funding, which showed $21 million allocated to India for voter turnout, Trump questioned if it was funded to help someone get elected.
Now, the BJP is accusing the Gandhi family of colluding with foreign forces like George Soros to oust Prime Minister Modi and manipulate Indian elections.
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has slammed the opposition, saying, "I saw a lot of people getting restless about USAID. Those who divided India should drown in a handful of water."
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'People Who Divide India Should Drown in Handful of water': BJP MP Nishikant Dubey Amid USAID Fund Claims
'People Who Divide India Should Drown in Handful of water': BJP MP Nishikant Dubey Amid USAID Fund Claims
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MHA to Order Multi-Agency Probe into USAID Funding Claim
MHA to Order Multi-Agency Probe into USAID Funding Claim
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MHA to Investigate $21 Million USAID Funding Claims: Source
MHA to Investigate $21 Million USAID Funding Claims: Source
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NGOs Aligned with Congress Attempted to Influence Polls: BJP
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22 February 2025 at 10:59 IST
BJP Refutes Reports of USAID Funds for Bangladesh, Claims Funds were for India
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22 February 2025 at 10:59 IST
'Democratic Process Manipulated': V-P Dhankhar on USAID Funding Row
'Democratic Process Manipulated': V-P Dhankhar on USAID Funding Row
22 February 2025 at 09:31 IST
Judge Greenlights Trump Administration's Plan to Remove Thousands of USAID Staffers
Judge Greenlights Trump Administration's Plan to Remove Thousands of USAID Staffers.
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Political Covid Has Infiltrated Our Society to Destroy Democracy: Dhankhar on USAID Controversy
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Published On: 22 February 2025 at 07:52 IST