From voter ID to $5,000 cheques: Trump goes desi, mimics India’s election toolkit

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From voter ID to $5,000 cheques: Trump goes desi, mimics India’s election toolkit — full report at Times of India.

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  • From voter ID to $5,000 cheques: Trump goes desi, mimics India’s election toolkit — full report at Times of India.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:09:33 UTC.

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