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Meghalaya CM Welcomes FCRA Bill Referral to JPC, Calls for Addressing Church Concerns
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 13 Aug 2026, 06:17 PM
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Meghalaya’s Chief Minister has welcomed the referral of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act bill to the Joint Parliamentary Committee, emphasizing that the concerns of churches and other religious bodies must be taken into account.
The Meghalaya government has expressed approval of the referral of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) Bill to the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC). The Chief Minister highlighted the importance of addressing the concerns raised by churches and other religious organisations that have been affected by the current FCRA regulations.
The FCRA Bill, which seeks to amend the existing law governing foreign donations to Indian entities, has drawn criticism from several faith-based groups. They argue that the bill could impose stricter controls on their financial operations.
By welcoming the JPC referral, the state’s leadership signals its willingness to engage in a broader national discussion on the balance between regulatory oversight and the operational freedom of religious bodies.
The JPC is expected to review the bill’s provisions and recommend changes that could mitigate the impact on churches and other religious organisations across India.
The FCRA Bill, which seeks to amend the existing law governing foreign donations to Indian entities, has drawn criticism from several faith-based groups. They argue that the bill could impose stricter controls on their financial operations.
By welcoming the JPC referral, the state’s leadership signals its willingness to engage in a broader national discussion on the balance between regulatory oversight and the operational freedom of religious bodies.
The JPC is expected to review the bill’s provisions and recommend changes that could mitigate the impact on churches and other religious organisations across India.