Minorities hold rally and demonstration against FCRA Amendment Bill
The Tamil Nadu Minority People’s Welfare Committee held a protest against the proposed FCRA Amendment Bill, fearing it would allow the government to arbitrarily seize assets of minority-run institutions. Activists and religious leaders are calling for the withdrawal of the bill.
Why it matters
The debate over FCRA amendments touches on the fundamental rights of minority organizations and the scope of government regulatory power.
The Tamil Nadu Minority People’s Welfare Committee on Tuesday organised a protest rally and demonstration here against the proposed amendment to the Foreign Contributions Regulation Act.
The rally was conducted from Sacred Heart Cathedral on Pookara Street at Kallukulam and wound its way through Maris Corner and Lower Bridge and reached the demonstration site near the Head Post Office opposite to the railway junction.
The participants raised slogans against the Bill and alleged that it was an attempt to take over minority organisations and institutions such as schools, colleges and hospitals.
Most Reverend T. Sagayaraj, Bishop, Thanjavur Diocese, presided over the rally and demonstration. P. B. Prince Gajendra Babu, general secretary, State Platform for Common School System-Tamil Nadu, addressed the participants.
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