New Delhi: Opposition parties, including the Congress, have strongly opposed the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill (FCRA), which imposes restrictions on foreign donations.
At present, three more amendments have been made to the law, and the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill 2026 (FCRA) has been defined. This amendment bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha last March and is pending.
Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) must file an undertaking stating what charitable activities will be carried out in which state through foreign donations.
Foreign donations must never be used for conversion. The bill states that if an NGO’s registration is canceled, the government administration itself will handle the assets of NGOs created with foreign donations.
According to the latest statistics, the registrations of 22,498 NGOs have been cancelled nationwide. The registrations of 15,212 NGOs have expired. Only about 14,449 NGOs are still active. Opposition leaders are alleging that, through the FCRA bill, the government administration will take control of the assets of NGOs whose licenses have been cancelled.
Citing the same reason, various Christian and Muslim NGOs are also strongly opposing the bill.
Congress whip order
The Parliament’s monsoon session concludes on the 13th of this month. Before that, the Central government is making efforts to pass the FCRA bill.
The ruling National Democratic Alliance has sufficient strength in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha to pass this bill. In this situation, the Congress party has issued a whip to its MPs. It has ordered that all Congress MPs must definitely be present in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha on August 10, 11, and 12.
Reports have emerged that the Central government is planning to pass the FCRA bill on or before August 12.
Political observers have said that opposition parties, including the Congress, will strongly oppose this bill in both Houses of Parliament.