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Meghalaya MP Seeks Global Support Against FCRA Amendments, Sparks BJP Outrage
- •Meghalaya Congress MP Saleng A. Sangma has sought international support regarding the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026.
- •Sangma has reached out to representatives from the US, Australia, South Korea, England, Mexico, and African countries.
- •The MP's aim is to appeal to the Indian government concerning the legislation.
- •He believes international representations could highlight concerns about the proposed amendments.
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Meghalaya Congress MP Saleng A. Sangma sought international support over the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, reaching out to representatives from countries like the US, Australia, South Korea, England, Mexico, and African nations to appeal to the Indian government.
The Bill proposes creating a Designated Authority to manage foreign contributions and assets of organizations whose FCRA registration is cancelled, surrendered, or lapses, while also ensuring that places of worship maintain their religious character.
US lawmakers, including Congressman Riley Moore and Senator James Risch, criticized the amendments as a potential threat to civil society and religious groups, warning that government takeovers of churches and religious charities could negatively impact US-India bilateral relations.
