Ex-CEC joins debate over "infiltration of Indian institutions by foreign forces", debunks BJP theory

The BJP has criticised the UPA for allegedly allowing foreign influences into India's electoral processes, focusing on a defunct US-funded voter turnout initiative. Former Chief Election Commissioner S Y Quraishi refuted claims of funding, clarifying the 2012 MoU with IFES involved no financial obligations.

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The BJP has criticised the UPA for allegedly allowing foreign influences into India's electoral processes, focusing on a defunct US-funded voter turnout initiative. Former Chief Election Commissioner S Y Quraishi refuted claims of funding, clarifying the 2012 MoU with IFES involved no financial obligations.