Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Congress Urges Mizoram CM to Oppose FCRA Amendment Bill
The Congress Party in Mizoram wants the state's Chief Minister to call a special meeting of the state Assembly.
They want to pass a resolution against a new bill called the Foreign Contribution Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
The Congress Party thinks this bill will hurt Christians and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Mizoram.
They say it will make it hard for these groups to get money from other countries.
The party also wants the Chief Minister to meet with church leaders, NGO representatives, and other political leaders to ask the Prime Minister to withdraw the bill.
They also want the two Members of Parliament from Mizoram to strongly oppose the bill in Parliament.
The Congress Party is surprised that the Mizoram government has not said anything about the bill, even though churches in the state have held prayer meetings about it.
The Congress Party in Mizoram urged Chief Minister Lalduhoma to convene a special session of the state Assembly to pass a resolution opposing the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026.
The party believes the bill is detrimental to Christians and NGOs in Mizoram, making it difficult for them to receive financial assistance from abroad.
The Congress Party called for a meeting with church leaders, NGO representatives, and political leaders to press for the withdrawal of the bill.
They also urged the two MPs from Mizoram to strongly oppose the legislation in Parliament.
The party expressed surprise at the Mizoram government's silence on the issue despite churches holding prayer meetings about the bill.
- Who
- Congress Party in Mizoram
- What
- Urging the Mizoram Chief Minister to convene a special assembly session to oppose the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026
- When
- July 23
- Where
- Mizoram, India
- Why
- To formally record Mizoram's opposition to the bill, which they believe is detrimental to Christians and NGOs
Congress Party
BJP-led Government
Impact on Christians and NGOs
Congress Party
The proposed amendments to the FCRA could adversely affect Christians and NGOs in Mizoram, making it difficult for them to receive financial assistance from abroad.
BJP-led Government
The BJP-led government believes the amendments are necessary to regulate foreign contributions and ensure national security.
- Bill Name
- Foreign Contribution Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2026
- Opposition Party
- Congress
- State Government
- Mizoram
- Chief Minister
- Lalduhoma
- Congress President
- Lal Thanzara
- Senior Congress Leader
- John Siamkunga
