FCRA Amendment Bill Needed to Curb Anti-National Activities: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis
Fadnavis said the bill will cover all foreign-funded groups and will not hinder legitimate work, as Parliament considers the amendment this week.
- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis defended the FCRA Amendment Bill on Monday, arguing the legislation is necessary to curb "anti-national activities" while applying equally to all organizations regardless of religion or community.
- While the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India appealed for a rollback of the proposed legislation, Fadnavis maintained the bill does not target any specific community. The Union remains receptive to feedback regarding the proposed Regulation.
- Introduced in the Lok Sabha on March 25, the FCRA Amendment Bill is expected for Parliament discussion this week. Fadnavis encouraged stakeholders to voice concerns through legislative channels.
- Fadnavis called a scheduled meeting of Opposition NCP MPs with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday a "good thing," stating "The Prime Minister belongs to the country and not to any single party."
- Asked about international concerns regarding the FCRA Bill, Fadnavis suggested that scrutiny reinforces the necessity of the proposed changes. Legitimate organizations will face no obstruction, he maintained.
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Centre likely to send FCRA Amendment Bill to JPC amid Opposition demand for withdrawal
Resolution expected in Lok Sabha on Wednesday; Opposition parties say the proposed changes would give the Centre sweeping powers over assets of organisations that lose FCRA registration
Modi Govt Likely To Send FCRA Bill to Joint Parliamentary Committee: Reports
The government is likely to refer the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for detailed examination, sources said on Tuesday. The development comes ahead of the proposed discussion on the legislation in Parliament.The Bill seeks to create a comprehensive framework for the supervision, management and disposal of foreign contributions and
The government is considering the option of a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) regarding the FCRA Amendment Bill 2026. According to sources, the bill may be referred to the JPC for detailed scrutiny before being introduced in Parliament. Meanwhile, the Business Advisory Committee meeting held on Monday did not discuss the FCRA and the Delimitation Bill.
Tamil Nadu Assembly to Pass Resolutions Opposing NEET, FCRA Amendment Bill
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Tamil Nadu Assembly is set to pass separate resolutions opposing NEET and the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026, citing concerns over social justice, student welfare and the autonomy of charitable organisations. India News | Tamil Nadu Assembly to Pass Resolutions Opposing NEET, FCRA Amendment Bill.
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