FCRA Bill 2026, a threat to civil society organisations

According to the government’s legislative programme for the monsoon session of Parliament, the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, has been listed for consideration. Although the Bill was included in the legislative agenda during the previous session, its consideration was postponed following widespread protests, particularly from Christian organisations and non-governmental organisations (NGO). At the time, the government made it clear that it remained committed to passing the Bill. Nevertheless, some interpreted the postponement as a sign that the government intended to defer it indefinitely or even drop it altogether. Those expectations have now been dispelled.