Meghalaya UDP urges James Sangma to push for safeguards in FCRA bill

The United Democratic Party (UDP), a regional political outfit in Meghalaya, publicly urged the state's chief minister James Sangma to advocate for safeguards in the forthcoming amendment to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA).<br/><br/>UDP officials indicated that the proposed changes could impact civil‑society organisations that depend on foreign funding, and therefore require clear protective clauses.<br/><br/>The appeal arrives as the central government prepares to introduce the revised FCRA bill, prompting several state‑level groups to seek assurances that the law will not unduly restrict legitimate activities.<br/><br/>James Sangma has not yet responded publicly; UDP said it will monitor the legislative process and continue to press for amendments that balance security concerns with the operational freedom of NGOs.