Facts on USAID funding will come out: EAM S Jaishankar

Saturday, 22 February 2025 (2 hours ago)
External affairs minister S Jaishankar addressed concerns regarding statements by the Trump administration suggesting foreign interference in Indian elections, with US President Trump questioning USAID's $21 million allotment to boost voter turnout. Jaishankar assured that the government is investigating the issue and stressed the need for transparency if any wrongdoing is discovered.

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