Tag: India Elections

Elon Musk’s DOGE Flags $21 Million For “Voter Turnout In India”, BJP Responds

February 16, 2025 admin

Elon Musk’s DOGE Flags Million For “Voter Turnout In India”, BJP Responds

New Delhi: The United States Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, has cancelled a $21 million US taxpayer-funded grant – under former President Joe Biden’s administration – meant to influence “voter turnout in India.” In its announcement, DOGE highlighted that the $21 million was part of a larger $486 million budget allocated…

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Elon Musk Praises India’s Vote Counting Process, Takes Jibe At US Elections

November 24, 2024 admin

New Delhi: Elon Musk on Sunday praised the efficiency of India’s vote-counting process and slammed the prolonged delays in parts of the United States, particularly California. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Mr Musk applauded India’s ability to count 640 million votes in just one day after the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, contrasting it…

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The Hindu Morning Digest – April 19, 2024

April 19, 2024 admin

Representational image. Indian voters will vote on April 19, 2024, for the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections which will cover 102 constituencies across 17 States and four Union Territories | Photo Credit: ANI India votes from April 19; 102 seats, 16 crore voters in Phase 1 Over 16 crore voters would exercise their…

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All About Purple Fingers And Indelible Ink, The Hallmarks Of Polls In India

March 25, 2024 admin

For decades, India has used the ink to mark voters after they have cast their ballot Mysuru: In India, the world’s most populous democracy, elections mean millions of voters boasting a forefinger daubed in purple, and a factory in the southern city of Mysuru is the source of all of the nation’s indelible ink. For…

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