India's Ambassador to the US defended recent FCRA amendments for transparency and national security. He cited similar laws enacted by the US, Australia, Canada, and the UK. The amendments aim to safeguard assets and ensure continuity of worship for religious organizations. Foreign contributions for health, education, and disaster relief will continue to be permitted. The law applies uniformly to all organizations, irrespective of their faith or ideology.

India's Ministry of External Affairs stated proposed FCRA amendments are an internal legislative matter. US Congressman Riley Moore criticised the bill as an attack against…

India said proposed FCRA amendments are an internal legislative matter after US lawmakers criticised changes over concerns about foreign funding rules. | India News

India defends proposed FCRA Bill amendments against US criticism, emphasizing sovereign legislative authority and global regulatory practices.