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FCRA Row Goes Global: Congress MP Saleng Sangma Defends International Outreach
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News18•29-09-2026, 21:49
FCRA Row Goes Global: Congress MP Saleng Sangma Defends International Outreach
- •Congress MP Saleng Sangma defended his outreach to international representatives regarding proposed FCRA amendments, stating he wants them to appeal to the Indian government.
- •Sangma warned that the proposed legislation could negatively impact welfare bodies, schools, colleges, and churches.
- •He highlighted Section 16A, arguing that religious and educational organizations risk losing rights if registration renewal is refused or delayed.
- •Sangma rejected allegations of inviting foreign interference, asserting that requesting prayers does not undermine India's sovereignty.
Key Questions Answered
Congress MP Saleng Sangma defended his outreach to representatives from countries like the US, Australia, UK, Korea, Mexico, and Africa, stating that he simply wanted them to appeal to the government of India. He warned that the proposed legislation could negatively affect welfare bodies, schools, colleges, and churches.
Saleng Sangma argued that under Section 16A, religious and educational organisations could risk losing their legal rights and protections if their registration renewals are refused or delayed.
Sangma rejected allegations that his actions amount to inviting foreign interference in Indian legislation, stating that requesting prayers does not undermine India's sovereignty.
