Mizoram, Nagaland CMs welcome Centre’s move sending FCRA Bill to JPC
The Assam Christian Forum also appreciated the decision to refer the Amendment Bill to a Joint Parliamentary Committee
Chief Ministers of Mizoram and Nagaland have welcomed the Centre's decision to send the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) Amendment Bill, 2026, to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for a thorough examination. Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma expressed gratitude to Union Home Minister Amit Shah for presenting the motion in the Lok Sabha on August 12, 2026, stating that the decision would facilitate broader consultation and careful consideration of concerns.
Nagaland's Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio appreciated the Centre's responsiveness to the concerns raised over the proposed legislation, calling it a positive step in the larger public interest. The Assam Christian Forum echoed similar sentiments, stating that the move demonstrates the government's willingness to listen to the concerns of NGOs, minority communities, and other civil society stakeholders.
The forum's spokesperson, Allen Brooks, affirmed the group's readiness to engage in constructive dialogue with the Ministry of Home Affairs and the JPC to shape a balanced statutory framework that upholds natural justice and enables civil society organizations to continue their service to the nation.
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