What were the political reactions to the US cancellation of $21 million in aid for voter turnout in India?

The cancellation prompted strong reactions across India's political spectrum. The ruling Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), through spokesperson Amit Malwiya, alleged external interference in India's electoral process, questioning who would benefit from such funding and asserting it wasn't the ruling party. Meanwhile, opposition members, including Congress's Pawan Kehera, retaliated by questioning how the BJP could claim electoral sabotage when the cancellation potentially harmed voter turnout efforts. This exchange highlights the political tensions that emerged following the US decision to withdraw the $21 million in electoral assistance funds.