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Elon Musk’s claim that USAid funds intended for India were misused has sparked a political controversy. There has been clarification that $21 million did not go to India for ‘voter turnout’, but was allocated for Bangladesh. The situation has led to political parties, including the Congress, questioning the silence of the Indian government and using the event to criticize the Centre over USAid funding issues.
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