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Lok Sabha refers Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill to Joint Parliamentary Committee

The Indian government has moved the Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill, 2026, to a 31-member Joint Parliamentary Committee for further scrutiny. The decision was passed by voice vote in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday amid intense protests from opposition parties, who demanded the complete withdrawal of the legislation. The proposed committee will consist of 21 members from the Lok Sabha and 10 from the Rajya Sabha, tasked with reviewing the bill following concerns raised by minority groups and various organizations regarding its potential impact on NGOs.

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What Happened

The Lok Sabha passed a motion on Wednesday to refer the Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill, 2026, to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for further examination. The motion was moved by Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai amid significant disruption and sloganeering by opposition members, who demanded the presence of Home Minister Amit Shah and the total withdrawal of the bill. The committee will comprise 31 members, with 21 nominated by the Lok Sabha Speaker and 10 by the Rajya Sabha Chairman.

The legislation, which was introduced in the Lok Sabha on March 25, has faced stiff opposition from political parties including the Congress and the Trinamool Congress, as well as various minority and Christian groups. Critics argue that the bill targets NGOs and minority institutions, while the government maintains that the amendments are necessary to regulate foreign funding and prevent the misuse of financial contributions. The government opted for the committee review process following these widespread concerns and appeals for further consultation.

Key Facts

  1. The Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill, 2026, was introduced in the Lok Sabha on March 25.Source not recorded
  2. The Lok Sabha passed a motion to send the bill to a 31-member Joint Parliamentary Committee.Source not recorded
  3. The committee will include 21 members from the Lok Sabha and 10 from the Rajya Sabha.Source not recorded
  4. Opposition parties, including Congress and TMC, demanded the complete withdrawal of the bill.Source not recorded
  5. The government moved the motion via voice vote amid protests in the House.Source not recorded

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