Indian Government's Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill Sent to JPC Amid Opposition Protests

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, has been referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) after the government moved a motion in the Lok Sabha .The decision was taken through a voice vote despite strong protests from opposition MPs.The bill seeks to amend the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, and has been criticized by the opposition for allegedly targeting minorities and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).