US election aid claims are ‘very disturbing’, according to the MEA.

• U.S. Centre is investigating allegations that USAID planned to spend $21 million on voter turnout in India.

• The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, cancelled the expenditure.

• The Indian Ministry of External Affairs is investigating the information, but has not commented on cancelling multiple MoUs and agreements on USAID funding.

• The allegations have raised concerns about foreign interference in India’s internal affairs.