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The political discourse became increasingly combative as leaders from both parties traded allegations of corruption and manipulation. Congress members highlighted past contributions made to NGOs during the UPA government, while BJP officials cited significant funding shifts toward NGOs during Congress’s tenure, interpreting it as a strategy for political maneuvering.
The debate inevitably intensified with assertions that NGOs receiving U.S. funding had been participating in activities opposing the central government's policies. They pointed to funding surges coinciding with major protests such as those against the Farmers Law, implying a systematic effort to destabilize governance using foreign money.