The Economic Times

Govt considering sending FCRA Bill to joint committee of Parliament for further scrutiny: Sources

The government is considering sending the FCRA Amendment Bill to a joint parliamentary committee. Opposition parties, including Congress and TMC, have demanded the bill's withdrawal. Other parties suggest sending the bill for further scrutiny by a joint committee. The proposed legislation aims to tighten government oversight on foreign funding for NGOs. The government asserts the bill is not religion-specific but for regulating contributions.