'They have a lot more money': US President Donald Trump questions $21 million USAID fund for 'voter turnout' in India
Tuesday, 18 February 2025 () US President Donald Trump questioned the allocation of $21 million by USAID to India for boosting voter turnout, highlighting India's high tariffs and taxation. Both BJP and Congress have called for a probe into the matter, with former CEC SY Quraishi denying any financial assistance was involved.
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