NEW DELHI: The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 was referred to a 31-member JPC through a voice vote amid Opposition protests and allegations that it targets minorities and NGOs.
Akhilesh Yadav and Kiren Rijiju clash over bill’s alleged targeting of minorities.
JPC report due by first week of Winter Session 2026.
Bill proposes Designated Authority to manage foreign funds if registration cancelled.
It is to control how charities, groups and people in India get and spend money from abroad.
Its main goal is to stop foreign money hurting India’s safety or national interest.
The Ministry of Home Affairs checks and approves these rules.Time Limit: Approval or registration normally lasts for five years before you must renew it.
Umakant Lakhera is a Senior Journalist and Political Commentator
