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Amid USAID row, Congress calls Smriti Irani 'real agent of Soros', BJP cites Dikshit

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 18 February 2025
Congress accused BJP's Smriti Irani of being the "real agent" of George Soros, citing her stint as USAID Goodwill Ambassador. BJP refuted the claim, stating she was a WHO ORS Goodwill Ambassador from 2002 to 2005 due to her popular TV role. The spat also involved mentions of past government support for the campaign.
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