Amit Shah assured proposed FCRA changes will not be retrospective, says Mizoram CM
Chief minister Lalduhoma from Mizoram held a pivotal meeting with Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday, where Shah confirmed that amendments to the FCRA will not have a retroactive effect. Church representatives were also part of the discussion, emphasizing the need for suggestions to safeguard the FCRA. A vital debate on the proposed bill is set for August 12, promising to clarify future…
Mizoram CM Lalduhoma met with Home Minister Amit Shah, along with church body representatives, to discuss the proposed Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) amendments. Shah assured Lalduhoma that the changes would not apply retrospectively. The bill, introduced in Lok Sabha on March 25, 2026, has sparked concerns among church bodies about its potential impact.
The proposed amendments empower authorities to take over assets and manage them if a body is deemed in violation of FCRA. The delegation, representing various churches, urged Shah to either withdraw the bill or refer it to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for scrutiny. The delegation emphasized their concerns about the law, which was originally passed under the Congress-led UPA government in 2010.
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