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The decision elicited varied responses within India’s political landscape. Amit Malviya, a spokesperson for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), took to social media, accusing external entities of interfering in India's electoral processes. Malviya expressed curiosity about who would truly benefit from the U.S. funding decision, suggesting it wasn’t the ruling party.
On the other hand, opposition voices, particularly from the Indian National Congress, were equally vocal. Congress leader Pawan Khera challenged the BJP, questioning how the party could potentially harm its electoral prospects through what he termed "electoral interference."