Mizoram Congress alleges FCRA amendment targets foreign aid for Christian organisations
Mizoram Pradesh Congress Committee says it will oppose the proposed FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 and called for support to the Council of Churches in Mizoram ahead
The Mizoram Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) has alleged that the BJP and RSS are trying to push a wider agenda through a proposed change to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA). At an MPCC Executive Meeting held at Congress Bhavan, party leaders said the aim behind the draft FCRA Amendment Bill is to limit foreign assistance flowing to Christian organisations.
MPCC passes resolution ahead of churches’ protest
According to the meeting, the resolution backed a protest by the Council of Churches in Mizoram (CCM) against the FCRA Amendment Bill, which is scheduled for August 11. The committee asked Congress members and supporters to take part in the protest. The meeting was chaired by MPCC senior vice-president Lalnunmawia Chuaungo.
The MPCC said it would continue opposing attempts to amend the FCRA. Party leaders alleged that the proposed changes are designed to place stronger restrictions on Christian groups that receive foreign funding. They also claimed that BJP and RSS have objected to foreign assistance received by Christian organisations and have accused Christians of using such funds to convert people, without providing supporting details in the resolution.
MPCC also asks MPs to vote against the bill
In addition to joining the CCM protest, the MPCC resolved that Mizoram MPs should oppose the bill when it is introduced in Parliament and vote against it. The committee rejected the argument that the legislation would not have retrospective effect. It said the central issue is not only timing, but what it described as a plan to make it harder for Christian organisations to receive foreign contributions.
The MPCC also warned that FCRA is used by multiple organisations and NGOs that support beneficiaries in different ways. It said changes to the law could reduce the ability of many groups to receive assistance for programmes that reach people. With the bill’s next steps approaching, the party has signalled a sustained campaign against the proposed amendments.
