The controversy around a claimed $21 million grant for voter turnout in India arose from a social media post by Elon Musk's U.S. DOGE Service. This spurred allegations from key BJP members, including Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, suggesting an external attempt to interfere in India's democratic process. However, investigations revealed no evidence supporting the existence of such a grant. The situation highlights growing tensions around perceived foreign influence in elections and raises concerns about the impact on India's civil society, particularly with a right-wing government that has shown hesitance towards external funding and influences.
"The recent revelation has left me shocked. The democratic process of this country was sought to be manipulated to dent the purity of our electoral system."
"What do we need to spend $21 million for voter turnout in India? I guess they were trying to get somebody else elected."
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