India, Feb. 17 -- LUCKNOW Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Monday raised concerns over alleged foreign interference in Indian elections, citing reports that USD 21million was allegedly sent by a US agency on the pretext of increasing voter participation.

"The news from America is quite shocking as a massive amount of USD 21million has reportedly been provided in the name of increasing voter participation in India. The people of the country must remain cautious and question whether this is an interference in free and fair elections, and if so, who has been benefiting from it," she said in a press statement.

Her reaction came after the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) led by billionaire Elon Musk announced a series...