Centre Refers FCRA Bill To JPC Amid Deadlock In Parliament, Oppn Wants It Scrapped
News india Centre Refers FCRA Bill To JPC Amid Deadlock In Parliament, Oppn Wants It Scrapped Centre Refers FCRA Bill To JPC Amid Deadlock In
News india Centre Refers FCRA Bill To JPC Amid Deadlock In Parliament, Oppn Wants It Scrapped Centre Refers FCRA Bill To JPC Amid Deadlock In Parliament, Oppn Wants It Scrapped Written By, Last Updated: August 12, 2026, 14:44 IST Soon after the resolution was introduced, Congress leader KC Venugopal and SP chief Akhilesh Yadav accused the government of bringing in a measure that could hurt minorities Rapid Read Deadlock continues in Parliament. The Centre on Wednesday referred the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) consisting of 21 members from Lok Sabha and 10 members from the Rajya Sabha amid an uproar by the Opposition in the House.
“That the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, be referred to a Joint Committee of the Houses consisting of 21 Members of this House to be nominated by the Hon’ble Speaker, Lok Sabha, and 10 Members of Rajya Sabha to be nominated by Hon’ble Chairman, Rajya Sabha," the List of Business read. A resolution to this effect, earlier listed against the name of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, was moved by Nityanand Rai, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs. Soon after MoS Rai introduced the resolution, Congress leader KC Venugopal and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav accused the government of bringing in a measure that could hurt minorities.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju hit back, asking Yadav to identify any provision in the proposed Bill that was “anti-minority". News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author Apoorva Misra Apoorva Misra is a News Editor at News18.com with a keen interest in politics and current affairs. She loves uncovering fresh angles and telling stories through long-form features and explainers. Foll... Read More First Published: August 12, 2026, 14:38 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s.
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