BJP Slams Congress Over Alleged USAID Funding Scandal

The BJP has intensified its attack on Congress and Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of colluding with foreign forces to weaken India. The party claims that significant USAID funds were received during Congress's UPA regime with aims to disrupt India’s electoral politics, dismissing media reports of funds intended for Bangladesh.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has escalated its criticism of the Congress regarding alleged USAID funding misuse, labeling Congress leader Rahul Gandhi a 'traitor'. The BJP accuses Gandhi of orchestrating foreign interference to destabilize India, countering reports that the funds in question were designated for Bangladesh, not India.

During a press conference, BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia alleged that USAID financial contributions were intended to manipulate India's political landscape. He presented a contrast between substantial funding during the Congress-led UPA era and the significantly reduced amounts under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.

Bhatia further argued that Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra was orchestrated to undermine India, while simultaneously alleging a strategic increase in NGO funding to bolster Gandhi’s political standing against Modi in the upcoming polls. He refuted claims that the USAID funds were destined for Bangladesh, instead contending a deliberate misinformation campaign by Gandhi sympathizers.