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FCRA bill set for August 12 debate, CM says
New Indian Express··7 Aug
Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma said after meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah that the Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill, 2026, is likely to be debated in Parliament on August 12. He said Shah assured the legislation would not apply retrospectively to past actions. Church leaders from Mizoram also submitted a memorandum listing six demands on the proposed law.
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What It Means For You
- Faith-based NGOs that once received foreign funds can watch whether FCRA changes apply only going forward.
- Northeast residents can track how Mizoram church bodies and the chief minister pressed Home Ministry concerns.
- Anyone following Parliament can note August 12 as the indicated date for the FCRA amendment debate.
What's Happening
- Mizoram CM Lalduhoma said after meeting Amit Shah that the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026, is likely to be debated on August 12.
- He said Shah assured the bill would not have retrospective effect.
- Church leaders from MKHC and the Council of Churches in Mizoram submitted a memorandum with six demands.
Why Church Bodies Sought Prospective Rules
- The bill was introduced earlier but held back amid Opposition protests and concerns raised ahead of Kerala polls.
- Proposed rules include vesting assets created from foreign funds if an organisation's FCRA licence ends.
- Church groups warned retrospective application could penalise past procedural variations at bona fide organisations.
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