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Cong, BJP in war of words over DOGE election funding claims

February 18, 2025

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THE political row over the alleged US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) funding in Indian elections escalated on Monday, with the BJP and the Congress trading barbs over the allegations.

- PREETHA NAIR @ New Delhi

The BJP's attack came after a statement from DOGE, led by billionaire Elon Musk, that it had cancelled a series of international funding projects, including $21 million allocated for voter turnout in India.

Targeting the Congress, BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya hinted that the previous Congress-led UPA government had gained from the funding.

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