Aizawl, July 29 -- The Mizo National Front (MNF) has opposed the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) and urged Mizoram's Members of Parliament to vote against the Bill when it comes up for consideration in Parliament.

MNF vice-president and Leader of the Opposition Lalchhandama Ralte said on Tuesday that the proposed amendments posed a serious threat to churches, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), educational institutions and charitable organisations that depend on foreign assistance.

"The MNF is firmly opposed to the FCRA Amendment Bill. We expect the state's MPs in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha to strongly oppose it and not simply abstain during the voting," Ralte said.

Mizoram has one MP ...