Indian Govt to Launch Multi-Agency Probe into USAID's $21 Million 'India Fund' Claim

The investigation, expected to be ordered by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) within the next 48 hours, will involve multiple agencies, including the Income Tax Department and other enforcement bodies. 

On US President Donald Trump's remark that 'USAID’s 21 Million to India to “get someone else elected", CPI National General Secretary D Raja says, "The Government of the day aided by Mr. Modi has adequate powers to find out what exactly happened. Let them tell the truth. Let them place the facts before the people of this country. Let them place the facts before Parliament when it meets."

he Narendra Modi-led government is set to launch a multi-agency probe into alleged foreign interference in the 2024 General Elections, with a focus on USAID’s $21 million voter turnout project, sources have told Republic.

BJP I-T cell head Amit Malviya has accused the Omidyar Network of funding events in India despite claiming to cease operations. In his tweet on X, Malviya questioned the Indian Express for not disclosing links to Omidyar. Malviya wrote, “Omidyar is part of USAID’s Finance and Investment Network and has also been funded by George Soros’ Open Society Foundation—a fact acknowledged on both organisations’ websites."

Congress not only against Modi, but also against democracy, said BJP leader Gaurav Bhatia during a press conference in Delhi on Friday. This comes after US President Donald Trump exposed of USAID funding to India for voter turnout during the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. 

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri says, "I heard the US President's statement that some USAID funds were used to influence certain outcomes, but the people who were involved in the utilisation of USAID funds should answer this."

BJP's Amit Malviya tweeted, “Omidyar Network sponsors The Indian Express programs. They funded an event in Chennai on August 12, 2024, and another in Delhi as recently as January 2025, despite Omidyar India’s website stating that it ceased operations in India effective December 31, 2024.”

"Interestingly, Omidyar is part of USAID’s Finance and Investment Network and has also been funded by George Soros’ Open Society Foundation—a fact acknowledged on both organizations’ websites."

"We have seen information that has been put out by the US administration regarding certain USA activities and funding. These are obviously very deeply troubling. This has led to concerns about foreign interference in India's internal affairs. Relevant departments and agencies are looking into this matter. It would be premature to make a public comment at this stage, so relevant authorities are looking into, and hopefully we can come up with an update on that subsequently," says MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on US President Donald Trump's remark that 'USAID’s 21 Million to India to “get someone else elected",

US president Donald Trump has claimed that the USD 21 million funding to India for 'voter turnout' was a "Kickback" scheme, as he continued to attack the previous Biden administration over the now cancelled financial aid.

"Deeply concerning, relevant authorities are looking into it," says MEA Spokesperson on Trump admin disclosure of $21 m USAID funding for voter turnout in India.

MEA says authorities looking into the matter of USAID funding in Indian elections.

Rahul Gandhi Working Against India and its People: BJP's Gaurav Bhatia over USAID row. 

Congress not only against Modi, but also against democracy, said BJP leader Gaurav Bhatia during a press conference in Delhi on Friday. This comes after US President Donald Trump exposed of USAID funding to India for voter turnout during the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. According to a list released by DOGE, USAID provided $21 million for voter turnout in India. However, the BJP has claimed that this funding is intended to oust the Modi government.

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