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Meghalaya CM Backs JPC Review for FCRA Bill
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma supports sending the FCRA Amendment Bill to a JPC to address concerns from churches and religious institutions.
NEWire Desk • 13 Aug 2026
Government to Refer Contentious FCRA Bill to Joint Parliamentary Committee
The Centre plans to send the controversial FCRA Amendment Bill to a Joint Parliamentary Committee following intense pushback from opposition and allies.
NEWire Desk • 12 Aug 2026
VPP Pushes Amit Shah to Revise FCRA Asset Seizure Rules
Meghalaya’s VPP party wants the Home Minister to scrap proposed FCRA rules that allow the government to seize assets from canceled organizations.
Walrik Marak • 11 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Congress Protests Proposed FCRA Overhaul
Meghalaya Congress members marched in Shillong to oppose proposed FCRA changes, warning the bill threatens church and NGO assets.
Walrik Marak • 10 Aug 2026
Opposition Leader Mukul Sangma Warns FCRA Changes May Cripple Welfare Groups
Mukul Sangma warns that proposed FCRA amendments could disrupt essential welfare services across India by imposing impossible record-keeping requirements.
NEWire Desk • 10 Aug 2026
BJP MLA Hek Demands Legal Clarity on FCRA Amendments
BJP MLA A.L. Hek is pressing the Centre for clear legal protections for charitable groups under proposed Foreign Contribution Regulation Act changes.
NEWire Desk • 10 Aug 2026
FCRA Bill stalls as Parliament session nears end
Parliament faces a deadline on the contested FCRA Bill amid protests from Northeast church groups and a frantic scramble by major political parties.
Walrik Marak • 10 Aug 2026
North East MPs Urged to Challenge New Foreign Contribution Bill
North East MPs face pressure to oppose the 2026 FCRA Amendment Bill, which threatens church-run schools and hospitals with potential asset seizures.
Kiyeto Swu • 10 Aug 2026
ZPM Threatens to Block FCRA Bill Over Mizoram Concerns
Mizoram's ruling ZPM party will oppose the FCRA amendment bill in Parliament unless the government addresses specific state-level concerns.
Ayan Debbarma • 9 Aug 2026
Mizoram Chief Minister Pushes for Deeper Review of FCRA Bill
Mizoram CM Lalduhoma wants a Joint Parliamentary Committee to review the FCRA Amendment Bill amid growing concerns over potential asset seizures.
Chawngthu Fanai • 9 Aug 2026
FCRA Amendment Bill Left Off Monday Government Agenda
The FCRA Amendment Bill is absent from Monday's government agenda, but a debate remains expected on August 12 following ongoing political pressure.
Walrik Marak • 9 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Groups Push Back Against Proposed FCRA Amendment Bill
Political groups and church leaders in Meghalaya are protesting the 2026 FCRA Amendment Bill, fearing it threatens missionary institutions and assets.
NEWire Desk • 8 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Congress Plans Silent March Against FCRA Amendment Bill
Meghalaya Congress schedules a silent protest Monday in Shillong to oppose the proposed FCRA Amendment Bill, citing threats to missionary institutions.
NEWire Desk • 8 Aug 2026
Mizoram Chief Minister and Church Leaders Press Shah on FCRA Bill Concerns
Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma and church leaders met Amit Shah regarding the FCRA Amendment Bill, securing an assurance against retrospective application.
Chawngthu Fanai • 7 Aug 2026
Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma Challenges FCRA Amendment Bill
Mizoram's Chief Minister and church leaders met Amit Shah to fight the proposed 2026 FCRA Amendment Bill due to concerns over foreign funding rules.
Chawngthu Fanai • 6 Aug 2026
UDP Demands Changes to FCRA Amendment Bill to Protect Church Assets
Meghalaya's UDP pushes to reform the FCRA Amendment Act, 2026, fearing the new rules will cripple essential social services and minority institutions.
NEWire Desk • 5 Aug 2026
Congress MP Saleng Sangma Challenges FCRA Bill Impact on Christian Institutions
Tura MP Saleng A. Sangma warned Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan that the proposed FCRA amendments threaten Christian schools and charities nationwide.
NEWire Desk • 5 Aug 2026
Meghalaya BJP Tries to Calm Church Fears Over Foreign Funding Law
Meghalaya BJP officials attempt to reassure church groups as federal amendments to foreign funding laws spark anxiety over school and hospital assets.
Walrik Marak • 4 Aug 2026
Northeast Leaders Fight Proposed FCRA Bill Asset Seizure
Northeast regional leaders and church groups are fighting the FCRA Amendment Bill 2026, fearing government seizure of hospitals, schools, and charities.
NEWire Desk • 1 Aug 2026
Northeast Allies Brace for Parliamentary Clash Over FCRA Amendment Bill
Northeast political leaders and church groups scramble as the 2026 FCRA Amendment Bill threatens to seize assets of faith-based institutions.
NEWire Desk • 31 Jul 2026
