Regulating Foreign Funds Sovereign Step; US Has Similar Laws: Kwatra
Kwatra said the proposed law keeps foreign funding legal for registered groups and adds transparency rules for NGOs and faith-based charities.
- On Monday, August 10, 2026, Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra addressed "misunderstandings" regarding the proposed FCRA Amendment Bill, arguing the legislation aims to improve transparency rather than restrict lawful NGOs.
- Kwatra's defense followed criticism from US lawmakers, including Congressman Riley Moore, who argued the Bill could disproportionately affect Christian organisations and described it as a "direct attack on Christians in India."
- Kwatra clarified that the FCRA does not prohibit foreign donations or shut down lawful civil society organisations, noting the Act simply requires entities to register, receive funds through established processes, and report spending.
- Safeguarding assets remains a priority, as the Bill adds a designated authority to manage them; if an organisation restores its registration, the Act ensures all assets and unused funds are returned in full.
- Regulation of foreign financial flows in public and political spaces is a sovereign step driven by national security concerns, Kwatra noted, emphasizing that India welcomes genuine international partnerships under this legal framework.
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New Delhi debunks US claim on ‘attack on Christians’
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India's Ambassador to US Vinay Kwatra debunks myths on FCRA
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Indian envoy defends FCRA bill after US lawmaker flags concerns
India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, has clarified that the recent amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) are primarily aimed at enhancing transparency and ensuring accountability in foreign financial flows.
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