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MEA says FCRA Bill is India's internal matter
The Hindu··8 Aug
The Ministry of External Affairs on August 7 said legislative matters concerning India are internal affairs decided by Parliament, responding to foreign criticism of the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal noted several nations, including the United States, regulate foreign funds. The remarks followed US Congressman Riley M. Moore calling the Bill an attack against Christians.
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What It Means For You
- Readers can note India publicly rejected foreign commentary on the FCRA Bill as interference in parliamentary lawmaking.
- Faith-based organisations watching the Bill can track both MEA's external reply and Shah's domestic consultations.
- Anyone comparing global NGO rules can see New Delhi pointing to US and other foreign-fund regulations as parallels.
What's Happening
- MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India's legislative matters are internal affairs for Parliament.
- He added that several countries, including the United States, regulate foreign funding flows.
- The comments followed criticism of the FCRA Bill by US Congressman Riley M. Moore.
What Triggered The MEA Response
- On August 4, Moore described the proposed amendments as a clear attack against Christians and a potential bilateral concern.
- The FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026, is expected to be taken up in Parliament in the coming days.
- Home Minister Amit Shah has held consultations with Christian leaders and religious organisations on the Bill.
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