Nagaland MP Urges Shah to Hold Wider FCRA Bill Consultations

New Delhi, August 12, 2026: Lok Sabha Member of Parliament S. Supongmeren Jamir has urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah not to proceed with the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) Bill, 2026, until wider consultations are held with all stakeholders and political parties.

In an appeal dated August 11, 2026, to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Jamir expressed concern over the proposed legislation, saying that decisions concerning the FCRA should be taken in the greater interest of the country, with due consideration for India’s unity, diversity and secular character. He referred to the objectives of the FCRA Amendment Act, 2010, which, he said, were aimed at ensuring that foreign funding did not adversely affect national security, sovereignty or public order.

Jamir raised particular concern over the proposed creation of a “designated authority”, arguing that such a provision could affect the country’s unity and diversity, secularism, equal rights and freedom of religion. He further warned that the proposed legislation could adversely affect the education sector, which he described as the “backbone of the nation”, as well as charitable and humanitarian activities benefiting people living below the poverty line and persons with disabilities. He also claimed that the proposed Bill could have implications under Article 300A of the Constitution, which protects the right to property except through authority of law.

The MP cited several figures in his appeal. According to him, around 22,498 FCRA licences have been cancelled across India, while 15,212 organisations could not have their registrations renewed and subsequently expired. He stated that in Nagaland, nearly 70 per cent of the 262 FCRA registrations had been cancelled. He also said that around 14,444 organisations in India are engaged in activities involving colleges, orphanages, healthcare, social responsibilities and charitable work.

Jamir said these organisations play an important role in providing services to needy citizens and contributing to nation-building. On their behalf, he appealed to the Home Minister not to take up the FCRA Bill, 2026 until all stakeholders have been collectively consulted and a consensus is reached.

He stressed that the FCRA should ultimately serve the interests of nation-building, development and the welfare of citizens.