New Delhi, March 25 -- Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai on Wednesday introduced The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, in Lok Sabha amid the ongoing budget session.

The bill seeks to amend the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, and is aimed at enhancing the transparency and accountability of foreign contributions in India.

During the proceedings, Nityanand Rai moved for the introduction of the Bill on behalf of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, emphasising that it was an essential amendment for ensuring service, transparency, and the national interest.

The bill faced fierce opposition from several members. Congress MP Manish Tewari took a strong stance against it, claiming that th...