Controversy Surrounds FCRA Amendment Bill Sparks Political Debate

Amendment to FCRA a direct attack on minority institutions: T.N. CM Stalin

“Despite stepping back, for now, due to Opposition protests and the upcoming elections in Kerala, where Christians live in large numbers, there are clear plans to push the FCRA [amendment] through a special session of Parliament,” Mr. Stalin said

As NDA and Oppn spar, debate on FCRA amendment bill in Lok Sabha deferred

The government has postponed the Foreign Contribution (Amendment) Regulation Bill in the Lok Sabha. Opposition MPs protested the bill, demanding its withdrawal. The bill's provisions could impact charitable work. This move comes ahead of the Kerala assembly elections. The BJP is trying to appeal to the Christian community in Kerala.

Controversy Surrounds FCRA Amendment Bill Sparks Political Debate

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, has sparked political controversy, with the BJP supporting the move as essential for national security and transparency, while the opposition argues it curtails minority rights and control over NGOs. Despite being listed for discussion, it was not taken up in the Lok Sabha's Wednesday session.

Lok Sabha to Discuss FCRA Amendment Bill, ATF Excise Duty; Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman to Lead Key Debates

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday is set for a packed agenda, with key legislative and financial matters on the table, including the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment (FCRA) Bill, 2026 and the levy of Special Additional Excise Duty on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF). Lok Sabha to Discuss FCRA Amendment Bill, ATF Excise Duty; Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman to Lead Key Debates.

CBCI welcomes deferral of FCRA Amendment Bill, flags concerns - OrissaPOST

New Delhi: The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India Wednesday welcomed the move to defer tabling of the FCRA Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha, even as it said concerns remain because it was only postponed. Briefing mediapersons after Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced that the Bill would not be taken up Wednesday, Robinson Rodrigues, public relations officer of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI), pointed out that the…