'$21m USAID fund to India': Trump’s ‘kickback scheme’ remark fuels fresh BJP-Congress face-off

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A fresh dispute has arisen between BJP and Congress after US President Trump questioned $21 million USAID funds for voter turnout in India, calling it a “kickback scheme.” BJP accused Congress of using foreign support to influence elections while Congress highlighted BJP’s past USAID links and accused hypocrisy. Trump...

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