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Meghalaya MP Saleng Sangma Seeks Global Support Against FCRA Bill
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News18•29-09-2026, 19:01
Meghalaya MP Saleng Sangma Seeks Global Support Against FCRA Bill
- •Meghalaya Congress MP Saleng A. Sangma has sought international support regarding the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026.
- •Sangma reached out to representatives from the US, Australia, South Korea, England, Mexico, and African countries.
- •He urged these representatives to make representations to the Indian government concerning the proposed amendments.
- •The proposed FCRA amendments are currently under examination by a Joint Parliamentary Committee.
- •The legislation aims to modify the framework governing foreign contributions received by organizations in India, including provisions for foreign-funded assets when an organization’s FCRA registration becomes invalid.
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Meghalaya Congress MP Saleng A. Sangma has reached out to representatives from countries including the US, Australia, South Korea, England, Mexico, and African nations, asking them to make representations to the Indian government over concerns regarding the proposed FCRA amendments.
The proposed FCRA amendments are currently being examined by a Joint Parliamentary Committee after the Bill was officially referred to the panel.
The legislation proposes changes to the framework governing foreign contributions received by organizations in India, which includes specific provisions concerning foreign-funded assets when an organization's FCRA registration ceases to be valid.
