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FCRA Bill sent to JPC after Opposition uproar

The Lok Sabha has referred the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to a joint parliamentary committee. This decision follows a heated debate where the opposition demanded the bill's withdrawal. Opposition members alleged the proposed law unfairly targets minorities and non-governmental organizations. Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju dismissed these accusations as false and baseless. He challenged the opposition to identify any discriminatory provision within the bill.

13 Aug 2026 12:28 am