‘If you have courage, try controlling RSS’: Cong's jab at Centre over FCRA Bill
The Congress party has strongly opposed the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, labeling it unconstitutional and anti-people. Additionally, party leaders are demanding accountability from Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the alleged use of force against students protesting exam irregularities in Delhi.
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This highlights escalating political tensions in India between the ruling government and the opposition regarding legislative control over NGOs and student-led civil unrest.
NEW DELHI: Congress on Sunday stepped up its opposition to the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, with AICC general secretary KC Venugopal warning that the party and other opposition parties would strongly protest if the legislation is introduced in Parliament.Venugopal, speaking to reporters in Alappuzha, alleged that the proposed legislation was aimed at targeting minorities and NGOs and said the Opposition would not allow it to be passed."If the Central Government thinks they can cook up and introduce the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill within these two or three days, they should keep that wish to themselves," Venugopal said.He described the proposed legislation as "unconstitutional and anti-people", adding, "We will not allow such an anti-people and unconstitutional bill to be passed."The FCRA Amendment Bill, which seeks to amend the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, is expected to be taken up in the final week of the Monsoon Session.Congress…
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