India, April 13 -- Many political observers are questioning why the Modi government introduced the highly controversial Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, just ahead of assembly elections in four States and one Union Territory.

According to media reports, the bill was deferred to the next session of Parliament following persuasion from the Kerala BJP, which feared a backlash from the Christian community. In recent years, the BJP has made sustained efforts to woo sections of this community in Kerala. The results of the upcoming elections will reveal the extent to which these efforts have succeeded.

It has been widely reported why the Christian community opposes the bill. Beyond concerns about the potential takeover o...