Nagpur: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday defended proposed amendments to Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), alleging that a section of organizations receiving foreign funds had used the money for “anti-national activities” and that the changes were intended to curb such misuse rather than target any particular community.Responding to criticism from Congress, which has described the proposed amendments as “anti-Christian”, he said FCRA framework applies uniformly to every organisation receiving foreign contributions, irrespective of religion or community.”The reason for bringing the FCRA amendments is that some organisations have been bringing foreign money into the country and using it for anti-national activities. That has to stop,” Fadnavis said.”Those who are doing good work have nothing to worry about. There will be an FCRA mechanism and their licences will be protected,” he said.Rejecting the allegation that the amendments specifically target Christian organizations, Fadnavis said the law governs all entities receiving foreign donations.”This is not a question of one community. It is applicable to every organization that receives foreign donations, irrespective of its community,” he said.Fadnavis said anyone with reservations about the proposed legislation should raise them during the parliamentary process, adding that Union govt was open to hearing different views.”I believe that if anyone has objections, they should raise them in Parliament. The govt of India is receptive,” he said.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesReferring to statements made in the United States on the proposed amendments, Fadnavis questioned why individuals outside India were reacting to the legislation.”Some people in the US have commented on the FCRA Amendment Bill. What does that mean? The very purpose of these amendments becomes clear from such reactions,” he said, without elaborating further.The CM reiterated that the objective of the proposed amendments was to ensure accountability in the use of foreign contributions and prevent their misuse, while protecting organizations carrying out lawful activities.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideos‘Only Dialogue Can Solve This’: Rahul Gandhi Backs Peaceful Jharkhand Student Protest | WatchJharkhand Students Storm Assembly Gates Amid Tear Gas, Lathicharge As ED Probe Intensifies Exam RowBihar Man Posed As IAS Officer, Claimed Doval Link; Police Seize Tesla, SUV And Imported Liquor’Mujhe Narendra Naam Se Nafrat Ho Gayi Hai’: PM Modi Interacts With India’s CWG Champions | Watch109 Years Later, MP Man Gets U.K. Response On War Loan ClaimSupriya Sule Says No Politics In PM Modi Meet As NCP-SP MPs Raise Maharashtra’s Key Demands‘Hitting Us On Head, Face’: Police Lathi-Charge Students During Assembly Gherao March In JharkhandModi Govt Going Slow On FCRA Bill To Woo Stalin’s DMK, Sharad Pawar’s NCP-SP For Delimitation?Jharkhand Showdown: Protesters Set To Gherao State Assembly; Demand JSSC-CGL Cancellation, CBI ProbeAgni-4 Missile Fills Crucial Range Gap, Bolsters India’s Strategic Deterrence Against China123PhotostoriesPrincess Diana to Grace Kelly: Popular fashion muses behind luxury’s most iconic handbags”… served non-stop with coconut chutney and a tub of…”: Vicky Kaushal on his go-to me-time meal beyond parathas; recipes inside10 beautiful baby names that mean “blessing from God”Optical illusions and personality test: What you spot first reveals your hidden personality traitsWhat happens when you consume Tulsi leaves daily? Sadhguru and Hansaji on its benefits, traditional uses and what science says7 Teacup dog breeds that are perfect for apartment living in IndiaEnd your day on a calmer note with these 5 simple evening ritualsOne of India’s rarest birds: 5 fascinating facts about the great Indian bustardOTT releases this week (August 10-August 16): ‘Cocktail 2’, ‘Aakhri Sawaal’, ‘Reacher Season 4’, ‘A Child of My Own’ and moreMr Faisu’s luxurious Mumbai home: Dreamy closet, a massive living room, watch collection and more123Hot PicksKarnataka cauvery disputeNEET PG city intimation slipUttarakhand rainJharkhand protestDevendra Nath MahtoAP EAMCET seat allotmentBrown University ScholarshipAtiq Ahmed sonAssam floodsTop TrendingAhmedabad Rape CaseSurat PG Medical Student SuicideEthanol BlendingTN Cauvery Water DisputeAtiq Ahmed SonHyderabad Hit and Run CaseAssam Floods DeathsAbhijeet DipkeTarun TejpalShakeel Noorani
Nagpur: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday defended proposed amendments to Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), alleging that a section of organizations receiving foreign funds had used the money for “anti-national activities” and that the changes were intended to curb such misuse rather than target any particular community.Responding to criticism from Congress, which has described the proposed amendments as “anti-Christian”, he said FCRA framework applies uniformly to every organisation receiving foreign contributions, irrespective of religion or community.“The reason for bringing the FCRA amendments is that some organisations have been bringing foreign money into the country and using it for anti-national activities. That has to stop,” Fadnavis said.“Those who are doing good work have nothing to worry about. There will be an FCRA mechanism and their licences will be protected,” he said.Rejecting the allegation that the amendments specifically target Christian organizations, Fadnavis said the law governs all entities receiving foreign donations.“This is not a question of one community. It is applicable to every organization that receives foreign donations, irrespective of its community,” he said.Fadnavis said anyone with reservations about the proposed legislation should raise them during the parliamentary process, adding that Union govt was open to hearing different views.“I believe that if anyone has objections, they should raise them in Parliament. The govt of India is receptive,” he said.
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Referring to statements made in the United States on the proposed amendments, Fadnavis questioned why individuals outside India were reacting to the legislation.“Some people in the US have commented on the FCRA Amendment Bill. What does that mean? The very purpose of these amendments becomes clear from such reactions,” he said, without elaborating further.The CM reiterated that the objective of the proposed amendments was to ensure accountability in the use of foreign contributions and prevent their misuse, while protecting organizations carrying out lawful activities.
