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Congress vows to oppose FCRA Bill in Parliament
Congress general secretary K C Venugopal has said the party and other opposition groups will strongly resist the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. Speaking in Alappuzha on Sunday, he called…
The Story in Brief
Congress general secretary K C Venugopal has said the party and other opposition groups will strongly resist the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. Speaking in Alappuzha on Sunday, he called the legislation "unconstitutional and anti-people" and alleged it targets minorities and NGOs. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said the party's strategy would be discussed at a meeting of opposition floor leaders on Monday.
The bill, expected in the final week of the Monsoon Session, seeks to tighten oversight of foreign-funded organisations. Venugopal also questioned the government over handling of student protests on the NEET paper leak and opposed the proposed delimitation bill, saying it would disadvantage states that had controlled population. Several opposition parties including DMK and NCP(SP) have expressed concerns.
The Indian Opinion
The FCRA Amendment Bill is being painted as a crackdown on civil society, but the government says it is meant to enhance transparency. Missing from the heated rhetoric is the actual text of the proposed amendment. Opposition accusations of targeting minorities and NGOs will carry weight only if the bill singles out specific groups. A fair test: will the bill apply equally to all recipients of foreign funds, including organisations linked to the RSS? That answer will settle the real intent.
Sources (4): timesofindia.indiatimes.com, indiatoday.in, economictimes.indiatimes.com, rediff.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 4 sources.
