Archive · 4 Sep 2026
JPC Examines FCRA Bill as BJP MP Arvind Thanks Leaders
A parliamentary committee will study a proposed law about money sent to India from other countries.
BJP MP Arvind Dharmapuri was chosen to serve on the committee.
He thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal will lead the committee.
Members come from both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
Opposition parties are worried that the law could give the government too much control over NGOs and minority institutions.
They also say it could be used against groups that disagree with the government.
The government says it wants to make sure foreign money is used only for approved purposes.
The committee will study the bill before Parliament considers it again during the Winter Session.
BJP MP Arvind Dharmapuri was nominated to the Joint Parliamentary Committee examining the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026.
BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal was appointed chairperson of the committee.
The committee includes 21 Lok Sabha members and four Rajya Sabha members.
Opposition parties say the proposed changes could target NGOs, minority institutions and other foreign-funded organisations.
The government says the amendments would strengthen oversight and prevent foreign contributions from being misused or diverted.
- Who
- BJP MPs Arvind Dharmapuri and Sanjay Jaiswal, other Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members, the government and Opposition parties.
- What
- A Joint Parliamentary Committee has been formed to examine the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026.
- When
- The committee was constituted after the recently concluded Monsoon Session; its report is expected to be placed before Parliament during the Winter Session.
- Where
- The examination will take place through India’s Parliament, involving the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
- Why
- The bill was referred to the committee for detailed examination amid Opposition objections and the government’s stated aim of strengthening oversight of foreign contributions.
Opposition concerns
Government position
Government control over organisations
Opposition concerns
Congress, Samajwadi Party and Trinamool Congress leaders argue that the proposed changes could increase government control over organisations receiving foreign contributions.
Government position
The government says stronger oversight is needed to ensure foreign contributions are used for their declared and permitted purposes.
Potential selective use
Opposition concerns
Opposition parties allege that the amendments could be used selectively against NGOs, minority institutions and organisations that do not align with the government’s position.
Government position
The government maintains that the amendments are intended to prevent foreign funds from being misused or diverted in ways that could affect national interest.
Future of the bill
Opposition concerns
Congress and several Opposition parties have said they will continue opposing the bill after the committee completes its review.
Government position
The government has sent the legislation to a committee so members and stakeholders can examine its provisions before Parliament considers it again.
- Bill
- Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026
- Committee chairperson
- Sanjay Jaiswal, BJP Lok Sabha MP from Bettiah, Bihar
- Arvind Dharmapuri’s role
- Nominated member of the Joint Parliamentary Committee
- Committee composition
- 21 members from the Lok Sabha and four members from the Rajya Sabha
- Government position
- The amendments would strengthen oversight and prevent foreign contributions from being misused or diverted.
- Opposition concern
- The changes could increase government control and be used against NGOs, minority institutions and organisations receiving foreign contributions.
- Next stage
- The committee will examine the bill and stakeholder concerns before its report is placed before Parliament during the Winter Session.