Venugopal Sees ‘Hidden Agenda’ Behind Move on FCRA Bill

Venugopal sees ‘hidden agenda’ behind move on FCRA Bill

Most of the Opposition MLAs are campaigning for the forthcoming elections in many States and under such circumstances, the Parliament session should not have been convened, he says

FCRA amendment sparks row, Opposition flags minority rights concerns

New Delhi: The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, saw a sharp political divide on Wednesday, April 1, with the BJP defending the move as necessary for national security and transparency, while the Opposition alleged it will curb minority rights and tighten government control over NGOs. Defending the amendments, BJP MP Dinesh Sharma rejected the Opposition’s charge that the bill targets minorities. “The government does not di…

K. C. Venugopal slams BJP over FCRA Amendment Bill

Congress MP and General Secretary K.C. Venugopal slammed the BJP over the FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 on Thursday, asserting that his party has exposed the BJP's double standards to the common people.

FCRA bill not passed amid opposition protests - THE LOCAL REPORT ARTICLES

NEW DELHI: Opposition protests against a bill to amend the Foreign Donations Regulation Act rocked Parliament on Wednesday, forcing the Lok Sabha to postpone hearing amid allegations that the BJP is trying to control independent NGOs.Opposition MPs also staged protests at Parliament House. As the LS meeting got underway, members of the opposition parties started […] The post FCRA bill not passed amid opposition protests appeared first on THE LOC…

Debate on FCRA amendment bill in LS deferred as BJP, oppn spar

New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill , 2026, triggered sharp political reactions on Wednesday, with the BJP defending the move as necessary for national security and transparency, while the opposition alleged it will curb minority rights and tighten government control over NGOs. Though the Bill was listed for consideration in Wednesday's official agenda for the Lok Sabha, it was not taken up for discussion.…

Catholic bishops call for review of foreign contribution bill

By Matters India Reporter New Delhi, April 1, 2026: The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India urged Parliament and the Home Minister to reconsider the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, warning it could undermine charities and disrupt vital services. In a March 31 memorandum to Members of Parliament and Home Minister Amit Shah, the CBCI said…