India, April 2 -- The Union Government on Tuesday decided to put on hold the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, following strong protests by Opposition MPs inside the Parliament Complex and widespread concerns raised by political parties and civil society groups. The Bill, which was scheduled for discussion and possible passage in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, has triggered a major political storm since its introduction on March 25.

The Bill seeks to amend the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, which regulates the acceptance and use of foreign donations by individuals, associations, NGOs, trusts, and companies. It was introduced in the Lok Sabha by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai on March 25,...