Trump's '$21m for voter turnout' claim triggers political row in India
US President Donald Trump's remark that his country spent $21m to boost voter turnout in India's elections has triggered a political slugfest in the country.He made the remark days after a team led by Elon Musk said it had cancelled the payout as part of its crackdown on a US agency providing foreign aid.
Controversy Brews Over USAID's $21 Million Allocation for Voter Turnout in India
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed concerns about allegations that USAID allocated $21 million for boosting voter turnout in India. Describing this as alarming, he emphasized the need for clarity.
Now, Trump says $21 million went to 'my friend Modi' for voter turnout
United States President Donald Trump for the fourth time in recent days claimed that the Biden administration allocated $21 million funding to India for 'voter turnout', evoking a sharp response from the Congress which urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to 'talk to his friend' and strongly refute the allegation.
“Concerning and worrisome”: Jaishankar on USAID funding allegations for ‘voter turnout’
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, on Saturday expressed concern over allegations that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) allocated USD 21 million for “voter turnout” in India.
Controversy Brews Over Alleged USAID Funds for India’s Voter Turnout
Former US President Donald Trump claims the Biden administration allocated $21 million to India for voter turnout, sparking a backlash from India's Congress Party. They demanded transparency on foreign funds and legal action against what they term fabricated allegations.
Trump Questions India Voter Turnout Fund Again; BJP Seeks "Deep State" Probe
The BJP has sought an investigation into alleged US funding of $21 million for voter turnout in India and "kickbacks". The BJP's call for a probe came after US President Donald Trump first raised the issue of the alleged funding.
Donald Trump says $21 million from USAID went to ‘my friend PM Modi for voter turnout’ in India
The US president asked why substantial amounts of money were being sent abroad when they could be used to support the American economy.
'What about us? I want voter turnout too', Trump continues attack on USAID's $21 million for voter turnout in India
Prime Minister Modi in India for voter turnout. We are giving $21 million for voter turnout in India, what about us? I want voter turnout too," Donald Trump said on Friday.
"USAID Was Allowed Here In Good Faith": S Jaishankar On Voter Turnout Fund
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has raised concerns over information from the US that millions of dollars were sent to India, allegedly to influence elections in India.
'$21 million going to my friend PM Modi': US President Donald Trump fixates on fund to India for third day in a row
US President Donald Trump criticized $21 million funding for voter turnout in India and $29 million to strengthen Bangladesh's political landscape. He questioned the allocation of such substantial amounts abroad while similar efforts could be prioritized in the US.
Donald Trump calls US funding to improve voter turnout in India 'kickback scheme'
US President Donald Trump has called the Biden administration's funding to improve voter turnout in India "a kickback scheme", days after billionaire Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) scrapped the grant.
Elon Musk super PAC drops $1 million into voter turnout for Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel
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‘Was Allowed In Good Faith...’: Jaishankar On USAID’s ‘Voter Turnout’ Fund
Jaishankar said the government is looking into the allegations that millions of dollars were sent from the US to influence ...
Model suggests voter turnout alone can predict election victory margins
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Officials fear another low voter turnout in April 1 municipal primary
New Albany Municipal Clerk Frankie Roberts hoped to have absentee ballots for the April 1 Republican party primary by mid-week. There was apparently a slight delay with the paper ballots ...
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8% turnout in Rock County for primary election
About 8% of registered voters cast ballots Tuesday in Rock County's spring primary election. According to a release from the ...
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Local issues need voters’ attention. Keep odd-year elections
The Legislature shouldn't tinker with local elections. Voters should decide local offices on odd-years, a break from state and federal issues on even years.
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Voters head to the polls Tuesday
Rock County Clerk Lisa Tollefson is only predicting about a five percent voter turnout for the State Superintendent of Public ...