US President Donald Trump : Once again, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has given a big statement about the funds given to India. He has claimed that ‘the US had given $ 18 million (about Rs 150 crore) for the Indian elections’.
What did Trump say while giving a speech at CPAC?
At the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), Donald Trump said, “Why are we giving India $ 18 million for the election?” We should return to the ballot system and allow India to help in our elections. Voter ID card should be mandatory. Wouldn’t this be good?
‘India imposes heavy tariffs on America’
US President Donald Trump also alleged that India was imposing heavy tariffs on the US. He said, ‘India is one of the most tariffs in the world. When we try to sell something, they put tariffs up to 200% and yet we are giving them money for their elections.
India’s response to USAID funding
India Foreign Minister S.K. Jaishankar has expressed concern over the matter. He said, “The information that has come out from the Trump administration is worrying.” The government is investigating it. If there is any truth in this, then the country has the right to know who is involved in this. The USAID was allowed to do good work in India, but if there is any disturbance, it should be investigated.
Trump has fallen behind India, every day is giving statements, see what said
20 February 2025: ‘Why does the US need to spend $ 21 million to vote in India?’ I think he (Biden) will be trying to win someone else. We have to inform the Government of India.
21 February, 2025: ‘India was given $ 21 million to vote.’ Why are we worried about India? We already have many problems. ‘
22 February 2025: ‘My friend Modi and India are being given $ 21 million for voting, what is our? I also want to increase voting in my country.
