Assurances not enough, want legal clarity on FCRA Bill: BJP MLA from Meghalaya
A.L. Hek says wider consultation is required with all stakeholders before the Bill is taken up for passage in Parliament
BJP legislator A.L Hek from Meghalaya has expressed concern over the proposed Foreign Contribution Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, stating that Christian institutions are the largest providers of charity in remote and tribal areas. Hek emphasized the need for legal clarity on the proposed legislation, as he believes the law should strike a balance between regulations and the constitutional freedom of charitable and religious institutions.
He also criticized the lack of a designated authority to manage assets created from foreign funds when an NGO's FCRA registration is suspended or cancelled. Hek has been raising concerns to the Home Minister and Prime Minister, but has yet to receive an appointment.
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