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Nagaland CM Calls on Amit Shah to Re‑examine FCRA Amendments
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🗓 11 Aug 2026, 07:48 PM
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Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to reconsider the proposed stringent amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA).
Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio addressed the issue of the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) in a statement to the media. He urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to reconsider the stringent changes that would affect NGOs and political parties receiving foreign funds.
Rio expressed concerns that the amendments could hamper the work of civil society organisations in the state. He called for a balanced approach that safeguards national security while preserving the operational space for legitimate organisations.
The call comes as the central government is preparing to introduce the amendments in the upcoming parliamentary session. Rio’s plea highlights the tension between national security imperatives and the functioning of non‑governmental bodies in Nagaland.
Rio expressed concerns that the amendments could hamper the work of civil society organisations in the state. He called for a balanced approach that safeguards national security while preserving the operational space for legitimate organisations.
The call comes as the central government is preparing to introduce the amendments in the upcoming parliamentary session. Rio’s plea highlights the tension between national security imperatives and the functioning of non‑governmental bodies in Nagaland.