Government may be going slow on FCRA to woo DMK, NCP(SP) for delimitation
The Indian government appears to be delaying the passage of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill to maintain political support from parties like the DMK and NCP(SP). This strategic pause is reportedly intended to secure cooperation for upcoming legislative goals, including delimitation and women's reservation laws.
Why it matters
The delay highlights the complex political maneuvering required in coalition-style governance to pass controversial legislation affecting foreign funding and civil society.
NEW DELHI: The passage of FCRA amendment bill is not in Lok Sabha's agenda for Monday as Parliament's monsoon session enters its last week, giving rise to the view that government may be going slow on the contentious piece of legislation to sweeten the deal for parties such as DMK and NCP(SP), which are opposed to its provisions and are being seen by the governing alliance as prospective backers for its delimitation exercise.Sources said the meeting of LS's business advisory committee, where upcoming agenda items are finalised, on Monday will give more clarity as a schedule for discussion on the bill should be fixed if it has to be taken up for passage in the remaining four days of Parliament's monsoon session ending on Aug 13.
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