Nagaland CM urges Shah to reconsider FCRA amendments, seeks parliamentary panel review
Such a process would help address genuine concerns, remove apprehensions and build public confidence while protecting transparency, accountability and national interest, said Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio
Nagaland's Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio, has written to Home Minister Amit Shah, requesting a review of proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) amendments. Rio expressed concerns that the changes could impose burdens on churches and Christian charitable organizations, impacting educational, healthcare and social welfare programs in the state.
He suggested that the amendments be reviewed by a parliamentary committee, allowing stakeholders to present their views. The Chief Minister emphasized that more than 90% of Nagaland's population is Christian, and the churches have historically played crucial roles in the state's spiritual, educational, healthcare, poverty alleviation and social welfare sectors.
Rio also highlighted the humanitarian contributions of Christian organizations, particularly during natural disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as their historical involvement in Nagaland's development for over a century. He urged a cautious and sensitive review of the proposed changes to ensure they do not inadvertently affect legitimate charitable, educational, healthcare and social-welfare activities.
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