Government skips FCRA amendment Bill; Rijiju accuses Opposition of spreading ‘wrong things’ before Kerala polls
Kiren Rijiju, Parliamentary Affairs Minister, announced that the government will not be bringing a Bill to amend the Foreign Contributions (Regulation) Act (FCRA) during the ongoing Budget session. He accused the Opposition of misleading people in Kerala and across the country regarding the bill, stating it is intended to prevent misuse of foreign contributions and protect national security. Opposition members, mainly from Kerala, protested against the provisions of the FCRA (Amendment) Bill, citing concerns about potential restrictions on minority institutions like churches receiving foreign funding. The protests forced the government to reconsider pushing the bill in the session.
1 APR 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
The government withdrew its proposed amendment to the FCRA due to opposition protests, which centered on concerns about potential restrictions on minority institutions receiving foreign funding.
2 APR 2026
— The Hindu
DMK leaders condemned the Union government's postponement of the FCRA amendment, characterizing it as a tactic to restrict foreign funding for minority institutions.
4 APR 2026
— The Hindu
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin condemned the FCRA Amendment Bill, arguing it threatens religious freedom and humanitarian work.
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