The BJP has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of aligning with foreign powers to undermine India’s interests, following U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks on USAID funding to India. Trump’s statement that $21 million was aimed at influencing India’s elections reaffirmed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s earlier claims of foreign interference.

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• BJP alleges Rahul Gandhi is a “tool for foreign agencies” undermining India’s interests.
• BJP refers to Trump’s statement about $21 million USAID funding for “voter turnout” in India.
• Trump’s comments are seen as supporting Modi’s warning during the 2024 election campaign.
• BJP’s Amit Malviya claims Trump’s remarks confirm foreign interference attempts in India’s elections.
• Malviya accuses Gandhi of seeking foreign intervention in India’s internal affairs during the 2024 elections.
• Allegedly, Gandhi urged foreign powers to intervene in India’s internal affairs in March 2023.
• Trump’s comments were made during an event in Miami on February 20, 2025.
• Malviya posted Trump’s remarks in a series of posts on X, amplifying the BJP’s accusations.
• BJP leaders claim that Trump’s statement aligns with Modi’s warnings against foreign interference.
• The controversy highlights ongoing tensions between BJP and Congress over foreign influence allegations.