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FCRA Bill sent to JPC amid Opposition protests; Rijiju challenges parties to cite provision against minorities
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The Lok Sabha has referred the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to a 31-member Joint Parliamentary Committee following intense opposition protests. The government maintains the bill is not targeted at minorities, while opposition leaders argue it threatens civil society organizations.
The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed a motion to refer the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to a 31-member joint committee of Parliament for further scrutiny , amid strong Opposition protests and demands for its withdrawal.
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