Government likely to introduce FCRA Amendment bill next week
New Delhi, August 1
The government is likely to introduce 'Foreign Contribution Act Amendment Bill' in the Lok Sabha next week, sources said.
The government has been pushing through its legislative agenda amid opposition sloganeering over the police action against protestors during the July 20 'Sansad Chalo' protest.
The government's agenda for next week includes consideration and passing of the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026 and discussion on the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026.
It also includes consideration and passing of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026,
The bills slated to be introduced include the Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2026 and the Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, 2026.
Lok Sabha may also take up discussion on Demands for Excess Grants for the year 2022-23 and passing of the related Appropriation Bill.
The monsoon session of Parliament began on July 20.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Honestly, I wish the government focused more on pressing issues like inflation and unemployment rather than rushing bills through Parliament. The FCRA amendment is important, but the way bills are being passed without proper debate is troubling. 🤔
Interesting to see India tightening its foreign funding rules. Many Western countries do the same to protect their sovereignty. When India does it, everyone raises eyebrows. Fair enough if the aim is transparency and accountability.
The opposition cries foul every time, but the truth is many NGOs are funded by foreign agencies to create disturbances in India. We saw it during the farmers' protests. Strict FCRA rules are the need of the hour! Jai Hind! 🚩
I find it concerning that important bills are being rushed through while the opposition is distracted by protests. The FCRA amendment could have long-term implications on civil society in India. Hope there's proper deliberation before passing.
Why is the media so focused on the protests? The real issue is that the government is bulldozing legislation through Parliament. We need a strong opposition, and they are failing the Indian people by just sloganeering instead of debating.
FCRA amendments are necessary to check foreign interference. But the
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