Image Representing Elon Musk's DOGE Cancels $22 Million Fund for Voter Turnout in India; BJP Says Political Interference

Elon Musk's DOGE Cancels $22 Million Fund for Voter Turnout in India; BJP Says Political Interference

Elon Musk's DOGE cancels $22M for voter turnout in India as part of broader cuts, reducing U.S. spending on global initiatives across multiple countries.

by Nagpur Trends Team | Published on 2025-02-17 01:33:19

India: On February 15, 2025, the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), under the leadership of Elon Musk, decided to cancel $22 million in funding that was previously allocated for initiatives aimed at increasing voter turnout in India. This decision is part of a broader effort to reduce U.S. government spending on international programs.

However, In India the ruling party leaders have taken a tough stand asking for the benefitor of the AID. The USAID was widely considered for interference in internal matters of foreign countries by the US. 

On X (formerly Twitter), the official DOGE account shared a post highlighting various spending cuts made by the U.S. government, including the cancellation of $21 million intended for increasing voter turnout in India, funded by U.S. taxpayers.

The department headed by Elon Musk revealed that several projects, previously set to be funded by U.S. taxpayer money, have been called off. This includes the cancellation of $10 million originally designated for the "Mozambique voluntary medical male circumcision" initiative.

DOGE stated that $486 million allocated to the "Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening" has been cancelled. This includes $22 million intended for promoting an "inclusive and participatory political process" in Moldova, as well as $21 million for increasing voter turnout in India.

$29 million that was meant for "strengthening the political landscape in Bangladesh" and $39 million intended for "fiscal federalism" and "biodiversity conservation" in Nepal have also been cancelled.

DOGE also cancelled $1.5 million that was allocated for "voter confidence" in Liberia, $14 million for promoting "social cohesion" in Mali, $2.5 million for "inclusive democracies in Southern Africa," and $47 million aimed at "improving learning outcomes in Asia."