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$21m US funding for 'voter turnout' triggers BJP attack on UPA, ex-CEC 'clarifies'

IndiaTimes Sunday, 16 February 2025
BJP claims the UPA government enabled infiltration of Indian institutions through a US-funded programme for voter turnout. Former CEC S Y Quraishi refuted claims of any financial involvement, clarifying the MoU with IFES was purely for training purposes with no financial or legal obligations. Amit Malviya alleged external interference linked to George Soros.
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