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JPC members question Centre on foreign funds and asset takeover provisions

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Parliament's Joint Committee holds its first meeting to examine the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026.

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  • The Joint Committee on the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, met to discuss government proposals for stricter control over foreign funding for NGOs.
  • Key points of contention include the government's plan to appoint a 'designated authority' that could seize assets of organizations whose FCRA licenses are revoked without prior judicial review.
  • The Ministry of Home Affairs defends the measure as a necessary national security step, while opposition members express concerns regarding constitutional property rights.

What to watch next

  • Outcome of the Joint Committee's deliberations on the proposed asset seizure provisions
  • Potential legal challenges regarding Article 300A compliance
  • Final legislative amendments proposed to the FCRA

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Named India · Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam · Menaka Guruswamy · Ministry of Home Affairs · Parliament of India · P. Wilson · Trinamool Congress

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