The Union government may send the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill to a joint parliamentary committee. Opposition parties have demanded the bill's withdrawal, citing concerns over its provisions. BJD MP Sasmit Patra personally requested the bill be sent for larger scrutiny. Several Christian community leaders and Mizoram CM also sought changes. The bill's retrospective application is a significant concern for various groups.

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 seeks to make amendments to the existing foreign funding law. | India News

Mizoram CM Lalduhoma and Christian institutions urged Home Minister Amit Shah via social media to reconsider the Foreign Contribution Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2026.

Government considers referring the FCRA amendment bill to a joint parliamentary committee amid strong opposition demands for withdrawal or scrapping.

NEW DELHI: The Centre is likely to send the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) Amendment Bill to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for detailed scrutiny,…

The Union government may send the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill to a joint parliamentary committee. Opposition parties have demanded the bill's withdrawal,…