BJP MP calls for investigation into USAID-funded organizations in India

thehindu.com February 10, 2025, 12:01 PM UTC

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has called for a government investigation into organizations funded by USAID in India. He alleges these groups have incited protests against the government's Agniveer initiative and have connections to the Congress party. During a session in Lok Sabha, Dubey claimed that these USAID-funded organizations support caste census and naxalism. His remarks prompted protests from Congress members, who were not allowed to raise a point of order. Congress members later approached the Speaker to object to Dubey's claims. Other issues discussed included railway connectivity in Odisha and demands for inclusion of certain communities in the OBC list.


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