FCRA Rules Row: KC Venugopal, John Brittas Demand Rollback of NGO Funding Curbs | #brasstacks
A political row has erupted over the Centre's amended Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) Rules, 2026. Congress leader K.C. Venugopal and CPI(M) MP John Brittas
A political row has erupted over the Centre's amended Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) Rules, 2026. Congress leader K.C. Venugopal and CPI(M) MP John Brittas have urged the Modi government to withdraw the new NGO funding curbs, alleging that the changes could severely impact civil society organisations, charitable institutions, and minority-run bodies. They argue the amendments impose stricter compliance norms, restrict operational flexibility, and increase executive control over NGOs n18oc_brass-tacks News18 Mobile App