FCRA bill sent to JPC amid Opposition uproar, Amit Shah’s debate offer rejected: 'We are ready vs man lacks courage'
The FCRA amendment bill was referred to a 31-member JPC amid Opposition protests, while Amit Shah’s offer to discuss student protests was rejected.
A bill proposing amendments to India's foreign contribution law was referred to a 31-member joint parliamentary committee (JPC) on the final day of the monsoon session. This move came amid opposition to the bill and disruptions within the House. Union Home Minister Amit Shah declared the government's readiness for discussions, inviting the Opposition to submit a letter to the Speaker by 2 PM.
However, the Opposition rejected Shah's offer, with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi dismissing it as a "last-minute attempt" and accusing Shah of lacking courage. The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, which has sparked controversy and concerns from several church delegations and chief ministers of Christian-majority states, has been the subject of opposition demands for its withdrawal.
Despite the controversy, the government held firm and formed the JPC, with a BJP member expected to lead the panel.
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