FCRA amendment bill introduced in Lok Sabha; govt asserts action against religious conversion
Union Home Minister Nityanand Rai, introducing the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, stated that the legislation aims to increase transparency and ensure proper use of funds received from abroad.
Countering the opposition’s accusations that the bill is “dangerous”, Rai maintained that the bill is “really dangerous” for those who engage in forced conversions using foreign contributions as well as those who misuse foreign funds for personal gain.
“The Modi government will not tolerate misuse of foreign funds and will take strong action against such elements,” he said.
Congress member Manish Tewari, who had earlier opposed the enactment of the law, had said that the bill would give broad power to the executive branch without any constitutional guarantees.
Trinamool Congress member Pratima Mondal, while voicing her objection to the bill, said it was “dangerous” and “cruel” as all power would be given to the central government.
“The central government will have absolute power without any constitutional guarantees,” he said, adding that the legislation would ensure centralization of power.
After a brief discussion, Krishna Prasad Tenneti in the chair called for a vote on the motion and it was passed by voice vote.
