FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 Introduced in Lok Sabha, Faces Opposition Heat

The proposed legislation seeks to amend the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act 2010, with the aim of enhancing transparency and accountability in the utilisation of foreign contributions received by individuals, NGOs and organisations in India.

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Amendments are necessary: Rai

Moving the Bill on behalf of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Rai said the amendments are necessary to ensure better service delivery, strengthen regulatory oversight and safeguard national interest.

However, the Bill triggered sharp reactions from the opposition benches. Congress MP Manish Tewari strongly opposed the proposal, arguing that it involves “excessive delegation of essential legislative functions,” raising concerns over potential misuse and reduced parliamentary scrutiny.

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Several opposition members echoed similar apprehensions, questioning the broader implications of the amendments on civil society organisations and democratic processes.

The government, on the other hand, maintained that the changes are aimed at tightening compliance mechanisms and ensuring that foreign funds are used in a transparent and accountable manner.

The Bill is expected to witness detailed debate in the coming days as political divisions sharpen over its provisions.

MP Manish Tewari took a strong stance

The bill faced fierce opposition from several members. Congress MP Manish Tewari took a strong stance against it, claiming that the bill suffers from "excessive delegation of essential legislative functions"."The Bill enables wide and unguided executive control over property, including the provisional and permanent vesting of assets in a designated authority. This raises serious concerns under Article 300A of the Constitution. The Bill concentrates adjudicatory, executive, and quasi-judicial powers in the same authority, undermining the principles of natural justice and separation of powers," Tewari further argued.