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'Nobody knows what's going on there': US President Donald Trump calls $21 million fund to India 'kickback scheme'

IndiaTimes Friday, 21 February 2025
US President Donald Trump has accused the allocation of USD 21 million for voter turnout in India as a 'kickback scheme.' The BJP echoed these claims, alleging the funds were used to support 'deep-state assets' in India. GOP leaders are calling for an investigation to determine if the Congress party benefited from these kickbacks.
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