Jaishankar’s remarks came amid BJP's call for an investigation into the alleged $21 million US funding for voter turnout in India. The party alleged that the money had been utilised to sustain "deep state assets" within the country.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has raised concerns over information from the US that millions of dollars were sent to India, allegedly to influence elections in India.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that the government is looking into the matter, describing the allegations as 'concerning and worrisome.'

According to India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the funds given by the USAID may have been used to sustain “deep state assets” in India. Top Indian agencies, including the Enforcement Directorate,

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed concerns about allegations that USAID allocated $21 million for boosting voter turnout in India. Describing this as alarming, he emphasized the need for clarity.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said that the information put out by the Trump administration is "concerning" and "worrisome" and that the government is looking into it. His remarks came amid a row over $21 million United States Agency for International Development (USAID) funding for certain activities in India to boost its voter turnout.

E xternal affairs minister S Jaishankar on Saturday reacted to US President Donald Trump's administration's claim that the United States Agency for International Development alloc