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Congress Demands Modi Address $21M USAID Election Funding

2/23/2025

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The Congress party is calling on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to respond to President Donald Trump's assertion of $21 million in USAID funding aimed at boosting voter turnout. Congress leader Pawan Khera slammed the BJP for misinformation and is demanding a White Paper on USAID's funding, raising serious concerns about the Modi government's transparency in elections.

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The Congress party is calling on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to respond to President Donald Trump's assertion of $21 million in USAID funding aimed at boosting voter turnout. Congress leader Pawan Khera slammed the BJP for misinformation and is demanding a White Paper on USAID's funding, raising serious concerns about the Modi government's transparency in elections.