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Rijiju Assures Christian NGOs: FCRA Bill Targets Only Illegal Groups

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has assured that the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, will not adversely affect genuine non-governmental organizations, including those run by the Christian community. He stated the bill is specifically designed to curb illegal organizations that misuse foreign funds or act against India's interests. Rijiju clarified that the bill is currently on hold and that detailed consultations with the state BJP unit will occur after the elections. He emphasized that he has already met with church leaders in Kerala to provide these assurances directly.

Key Points: Rijiju on FCRA Bill: Only Illegal NGOs Targeted, Good Ones Safe

  • Bill targets illegal NGOs misusing funds
  • Christian community assured of no harm
  • Consultations held with Kerala church leaders
  • Bill currently on hold post-elections
  • Aims to curb anti-national activities
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"Will only help and support good NGOs": Kiren Rijiju on FCRA Amendment bill

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju assures Christian NGOs the FCRA Amendment Bill will not harm genuine organizations, targeting only illegal foreign funding.

"Will only help and support good NGOs": Kiren Rijiju on FCRA Amendment bill
"The Christian community need not worry at all... it will only target those illegal organisations that are working against India's interests. - Kiren Rijiju"

Thrissur, April 4

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday assured that the proposed Foreign Contribution Amendment Bill, 2026, will support only genuine non-governmental organisations and will not adversely affect lawful entities, including those run by the Christian community.

Speaking to reporters in Thrissur, Rijiju said the bill is aimed at curbing illegal organisations misusing foreign funds or acting against India's interests. He emphasised that consultations with church leaders in Kerala have already taken place to provide clear assurances.

Speaking to the reporters in Thrissur, Rijiju said, "The Christian community need not worry at all. I have assured them that our proposed FCRA amendment bill will only help and support the good NGOs, and it will only target those illegal organisations that are working against India's interests and those who are illegally funding money for wrongful purposes. So the good organisations need not worry, especially the Christian organisations."

He further clarified that the FCRA amendment bill is currently on hold and that the state BJP unit would be called to Delhi after the elections for detailed consultations.

"I want to give them full assurance that it will not harm genuine organisations. And yesterday I met all the church leaders, senior leaders in Kerala, and I have assured them. Now the FCRA bill is on hold, and we are going to discuss more. I will call our state unit BJP team to Delhi after the election," he added.

The Bill provides for the cessation of the FCRA certificate of an organisation upon expiry, non-renewal or refusal of renewal by the government. The amendments also establish a designated authority for "a comprehensive framework for vesting, supervision, management and disposal of foreign contribution and assets, including provisional and permanent vesting."

A day earlier, Rijiju said the government is prepared to expose what he described as "lies" being spread by the Congress and Communist parties in Keralam about the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026.

He added that discussions have been held with Christian missionaries in the state to address their concerns through dialogue.

- ANI

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Rahul R
The intent is good, but the execution is key. We've seen how FCRA rules can be used to harass legitimate organizations. The government must ensure the process is transparent and not arbitrary. Hope the consultations are genuine.
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Sarah B
It's reassuring to see direct dialogue with community leaders in Kerala. Foreign funding needs oversight, but it shouldn't cripple the vital social work done by so many groups, especially in rural areas.
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Vikram M
Absolutely necessary bill! Some NGOs are just fronts for foreign agendas. National security comes first. If you're doing honest work, you have nothing to fear. Jai Hind!
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Anjali F
The timing feels political, right before elections. Why put it on hold and call for talks *after* polls? Shouldn't such important laws be discussed thoroughly before being proposed? Creates unnecessary uncertainty.
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Karthik V
Good move. We need to stop the conversion mafias who use foreign money to exploit poor and tribal communities. Support for genuine service organizations should continue. 🙏

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