Govt defers debate on FCRA bill after stir by Oppn, row in Kerala
New Delhi, April 2 -- The government on Wednesday didn't bring the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha after protests by the Opposition and a controversy in poll-bound Kerala.
The bill had evoked sharp reactions from Opposition leaders, particularly the Kerala lawmakers, as it was feared that Christian groups might be targeted under the new law.
A controversial provision stated that the government can appoint a "designated authority" to take over, manage, or sell assets created from foreign funds by an non-governmental organisation whose licence under FCRA was cancelled, suspended, or simply not renewed. (check)
The bill was listed for passage on Wednesday. Amid protests, parliamentary affairs minister Ki...
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