NEW DELHI: Amid opposition from Congress and TMC, the govt introduced the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, in Lok Sabha on Wednesday.The two opposition parties claimed the bill would give unrestricted powers to the executive to act against any NGO, and that is dangerous. Responding to the charges levelled by the Opposition, minister of state for home Nityanand Rai said the bill was “indeed dangerous” for those who engage in forced religious conversion using foreign contributions, as well as individuals who make use of foreign funding for personal gains. “The Modi govt will not tolerate any mis-utilisation of foreign funding and will take strong action against such elements,” he said. As against Opposition’s apprehensions, the proposed amendments are meant to bring transparency in funding and its utilisation for welfare of the people, he added.Congress’s Manish Tewari opposed the introduction of the bill, saying it would give sweeping powers to the executive without any constitutional safeguards. Israel Iran WarUS-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Amazon Web Services ‘disrupted’ following drone attack in Bahrain; Saudi, UAE mull joining Iran war82nd Airborne Division to be deployed in Middle East: Inside America’s fastest strike force that once stormed Nazi-occupied France’Lack of permission’: Iran turns back Pakistan-bound ship trying to pass through Strait of HormuzTMC member Pratima Mondal said it is draconian in nature as all power is going to be vested in the central govt without any guardrails. This will further centralisation of authority under the act. However, the bill was tabled after the house allowed it by a voice vote. The amendment bill provides for a comprehensive statutory framework for vesting – including provisional and permanent vesting – supervision, management and disposal of foreign contributions and assets through a ‘designated authority’. End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia Not A ‘Broker’ Like Pak: Jaishankar Tells Leaders At All-Party Meet Amid Iran Mediation Buzz’No Locus Standi To Comment’: India Rejects Pakistan’s Remarks On Asiya Andrabi’s Life SentenceIran Dictates Endgame:Demands Closure Of US Bases In Gulf, Lifting Of Sanctions, Control Over HormuzCentre Pushes PNG: LPG Supply May Be Stopped Where Pipelines Are AvailableWomen’s Quota Bill: What Are The Big Challenges Modi Govt Is Likely To FaceIran Denies Permission To Pakistan-Bound Ship Trying To Cross Hormuz As Indian Ships Sail ThroughDelhi Deputy CM Parvesh Verma Calls Arvind Kejriwal Rehman Dakait In Assembly, Sparks Political RowAmid Hormuz Disruption, India Locks 60 Million Barrels Of Russian Oil To Secure Energy Supply’India And UK Are Now AI Superpowers’, Says Rishi Sunak As India Overtakes UK In Global RankingsOil, War, And A Phone Call: PM Modi Draws India’s Red Line At Strait Of Hormuz In Talks With Trump123Photostories10 strange scientific theories sound absurd today, but scientists once believed themInside Bigg Boss OTT 3 fame Armaan Malik’s lavish lifestyle: From an estimated Rs 100 crore net worth to his impressive luxury car collectionBuying lab-grown gold? 5 things you should know before you invest9 traditional dishes to enjoy in Ram Lalla’s Ayodhya Nagri this Ram Navmi9 largest eagles in the world and what makes them uniqueFeeling full too quickly while eating? Gastroenterologists explain the hidden causes, warning signs, and what you can do to improve digestionFrom being unable to become a cricketer to ‘Dhurandhar’ filmmaker: Aditya Dhar’s inspiring journeyHeart attack prevention guide: Daily habits, diet changes, and medical checks that can save your life7 healthy office snacks to keep handy during summer months with minimum efforts5 cars known for their multiple driving modes for every terrain123Hot PicksKaroline LeavitTristan da Cunha8th Pay CommissionGold rate todayIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays April 2026Bank Holidays AprilTop TrendingStock market today8th Pay CommissionVanessa TrumpArnold Schwarzenegger’s sonUS Army EnlistmentZohran MamdaniNirav RanaWest Bengal ElectionLPG crisis reasonTransgender law
NEW DELHI: Amid opposition from Congress and TMC, the govt introduced the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, in Lok Sabha on Wednesday.The two opposition parties claimed the bill would give unrestricted powers to the executive to act against any NGO, and that is dangerous. Responding to the charges levelled by the Opposition, minister of state for home Nityanand Rai said the bill was “indeed dangerous” for those who engage in forced religious conversion using foreign contributions, as well as individuals who make use of foreign funding for personal gains. “The Modi govt will not tolerate any mis-utilisation of foreign funding and will take strong action against such elements,” he said. As against Opposition’s apprehensions, the proposed amendments are meant to bring transparency in funding and its utilisation for welfare of the people, he added.Congress’s Manish Tewari opposed the introduction of the bill, saying it would give sweeping powers to the executive without any constitutional safeguards. TMC member Pratima Mondal said it is draconian in nature as all power is going to be vested in the central govt without any guardrails. This will further centralisation of authority under the act. However, the bill was tabled after the house allowed it by a voice vote. The amendment bill provides for a comprehensive statutory framework for vesting – including provisional and permanent vesting – supervision, management and disposal of foreign contributions and assets through a ‘designated authority’.
