Trump Justifies Canceling $21M Voter Turnout Fund for India: 'They Have a Lot of Money'

Feb 19, 2025 Komal Das

Trump justified canceling $21M for India’s voter turnout, citing its strong economy and high taxes

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Elon Musk-led DOGE canceled $21M for India’s voter turnout, sparking controversy and BJP criticism of Congress

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BJP's Amit Malviya accused the Congress-led UPA of enabling anti-India forces to infiltrate institutions, weakening the nation

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BJP alleged George Soros's influence on India’s elections; Congress demanded a probe

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Congress leader Ajay Maken condemned foreign interference in India’s elections and called for a probe

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