Amit Shah, Union Home Minister, moved a motion in the Lok Sabha
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Why in news
Union Home Minister Amit Shah moved a motion to refer the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act Amendment Bill, 2026, to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for scrutiny.
Background
The motion was moved on August 12, 2026, in the Lok Sabha. The bill aims to amend the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA). The move received support from the Chief Ministers of Mizoram and Nagaland, as well as the Assam Christian Forum.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyJoint Parliamentary Committee (JPC): A committee of the Indian Parliament consisting of members from both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
- Act / BillForeign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA): Legislation governing the acceptance and utilization of foreign funds by individuals, associations, and companies.
- PostAmit Shah: Current Union Home Minister of India.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of the Joint Parliamentary Committee in ensuring transparency and democratic scrutiny of legislation affecting national security and foreign funding.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Democratic oversight
- Transparency in foreign funding
- Federal cooperation in legislative scrutiny
Keywords: Legislative scrutiny · Transparency · Foreign funding · Democratic oversight
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