India Rejects U.S. Criticism Over Proposed FCRA Changes

New Delhi | August 8, 2026

India’s Ministry of External Affairs has rejected criticism from a U.S. Congressman regarding proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA).

The U.S. lawmaker had argued that the proposed changes could negatively affect churches and Christian organizations. The Indian government responded that the proposed legislation is an internal matter and said the amendments are intended to improve transparency and accountability in foreign contributions rather than target a particular religion.

The issue has become a major point of discussion among Christian organizations, NGOs, political leaders, and civil-society groups.

Source: Economic Times

U.S. Congressman Calls Proposed FCRA Changes an “Attack on Christians”

New Delhi/Washington | August 5, 2026

U.S. Republican Congressman Riley Moore criticized India’s proposed FCRA amendments, arguing that the changes could affect churches and religious charities receiving foreign contributions.

Moore warned that the legislation could have implications for India-U.S. relations. The Indian government has rejected the characterization and maintains that the legislation concerns regulation of foreign contributions.

The proposed amendments have generated debate over foreign funding, religious organizations, civil society, and government oversight.

Source: The New Indian Express