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FCRA Amendment Is India's Internal Matter, Says MEA, Hits Back at US Lawmaker's Church Takeover Claim
- On Friday, the Ministry of External Affairs rejected criticism from United States Congressman Riley Moore regarding the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, stating that "legislative matters concerning India are our internal affairs."
- Moore, a Republican representative from West Virginia, alleged on Tuesday the bill would "permit government takeovers of churches and religious charities," claiming it constitutes "a clear attack against Christians."
- Under the proposed framework, the Union government would appoint a "designated authority" to take control of foreign funds if registration lapses, potentially disposing of assets for "public purposes."
- Opposition MPs have described the bill as "dangerous" and "draconian," while Parliament records show more than 6,600 NGOs lost their FCRA licences between 2016 and 2022.
- Introduced during the Budget Session in March, the bill has not yet been cleared by either of the Houses. The Ministry noted that several countries, including the United States, also regulate foreign funds.
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FCRA bill 'internal matter': India rejects US criticism
The government is set to expedite the Foreign Contributions Regulation Act, which focuses on managing foreign funding for organizations. In contrast to criticism from a US Congressman regarding proposed changes, the administration remains resolute. Home Minister Amit Shah has met with church leaders to resolve their issues. The Bill's discussion and possible approval in Parliament are imminent.
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