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On the other side, the BJP launched a defense by referencing payment history dating back decades, claiming that the flow of funds from USAID to Indian governmental projects had decreased significantly during the tenure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. They argued that before Modi's administration, substantial amounts—over $200 million—were transferred directly to the government from USAID for various projects.
BJP spokespersons contended that the money was being funneled into NGOs involved in promoting electoral participation, portraying the opposition as guilty of relying on foreign funding with a potential agenda against a sitting government.