The United States Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, has cancelled a $21 million US taxpayer-funded grant - under former President Joe Biden's administration - meant to influence "voter turnout in India." In its announcement, DOGE highlighted that the $21 million was part of a larger $486 million budget allocated to the "Consortium for Elections and Political Process Strengthening."
Another $29 million was slated for "strengthening the political landscape in Bangladesh" - a country that witnessed political turmoil amid allegations of US 'deep state' involvement in the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.