New Delhi, March 25 (NationPress) Congress MP Manish Tewari strongly condemned the introduction of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha, pointing out that the proposed measure is plagued by serious constitutional issues.

The Bill was presented by Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai during the ongoing Budget Session.

Tewari indicated that the Congress party would urge the Speaker to send the Bill to a Standing Committee or a Joint Parliamentary Committee for thorough evaluation when it is discussed.

In comments to the media, Tewari expressed that the Bill poses major constitutional challenges. “The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill suffers from grave constitutional flaws, particularly as Article 300A of the Constitution protects the right to property. This Bill jeopardizes that guarantee by permitting arbitrary disposal of immovable property,” he stated.

He also suggested that the legislation might negatively impact civil society organizations that depend on foreign funding.

“It grants unchecked authority to the executive, potentially leading to targeted actions against organizations that do not align with the government’s objectives,” Tewari asserted.

Highlighting further concerns, he noted that the Bill contains multiple problematic provisions that warrant close examination.

“Thus, when the Bill is up for discussion, we will advocate for it to be assessed by either a Standing Committee or a Joint Parliamentary Committee,” he reiterated.

During the Bill's introduction in the Lok Sabha, MoS Home Nityanand Rai stated that the legislation aims to promote transparency and ensure the appropriate use of foreign contributions.

While presenting the Bill, Rai mentioned its primary goal is to enhance the transparency and accountability of foreign fund usage. He asserted that the government would not tolerate any activities that contravene the spirit of the Constitution, the law, or national interests and would take necessary measures accordingly.

Rai further emphasized that the legislation is not designed to obstruct genuine institutions. “Any organization, whether an educational entity or an NGO, that operates in accordance with the sovereignty and integrity of India will not encounter any barriers,” he claimed.

In response to the opposition's assertion that the Bill is “hazardous,” Rai maintained that it would only be “dangerous” for those involved in coercive religious conversions using foreign funds or those misappropriating such contributions for personal gain.