Govt hints at JPC for FCRA Bill, opposition demands total rollback
The Indian government is considering referring the contentious Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill to a joint parliamentary committee to address opposition concerns. Despite government assurances that the bill is religion-neutral, opposition parties and minority groups continue to demand a complete withdrawal of the legislation.
Why it matters
The bill impacts how non-profits and religious organizations receive foreign funding, making it a flashpoint for debates on civil society regulation and religious freedom in India.
NEW DELHI: Discussion on the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2011 (FCRA) 2026, did not figure Monday in the business advisory committee (BAC) deliberations involving govt and different parties over Lok Sabha’s agenda for the remaining three days of the monsoon session, deepening uncertainty over whether the governing alliance will push for passage of the contentious legislation.Govt is said to have reached out to the Congress-led opposition seeking its views on referring the FCRA bill to a joint committee of Parliament for scrutiny.Sources said Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla spoke with Congress member of Parliament KC Venugopal regarding the govt’s proposal, but he instead sought complete withdrawal of the legislation.Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill was introduced on March 25…
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