Thiruvananthapuram, March 31 (NationPress) With only eight days remaining until the April 9 assembly elections in Kerala, the national Congress leadership has urgently directed its Members of Parliament to travel to New Delhi for the current session. This move indicates a concerted effort to challenge the controversial amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA).​

All India Congress Committee General Secretary K. C. Venugopal stated that this action is a response to the Centre’s initiative to present the amendment bill while many MPs are focused on campaigning in election-bound states.

He criticized the timing as a calculated strategy aimed at reducing parliamentary oversight and opposition.

Describing the proposed changes as entirely unconstitutional, Venugopal cautioned that this legislation could have significant implications for civil society.

He asserted that the provisions would severely affect non-governmental organizations and community-based organizations, especially those led by minority communities.

“This is not merely a legal modification; it is an attempt to systematically dismantle institutions that are crucial for social service and democratic participation,” he emphasized.

The Congress leader declared that the party would ensure the bill does not pass “under any conditions” and would launch a robust political and parliamentary opposition.

As part of their protest strategy, the party plans to hold a demonstration outside Parliament at 10:30 am, aiming to garner broader support against the bill.

Venugopal intensified his criticism of the Bharatiya Janata Party and Prime Minister Modi, accusing them of following a divisive agenda.

He claimed that the bill is yet another attempt to foster distrust and division among communities.

Characterizing it as a “sword of Damocles” hanging over minority groups, he alleged it could be utilized to pressure organizations, including Christian institutions in states like Kerala.

Expressing concerns over heightened regulatory oversight, Venugopal noted that the proposed law includes stringent provisions that could “tighten the noose” around voluntary organizations.

The upcoming days are anticipated to witness escalated political confrontation as the opposition prepares to contest the bill both in and outside Parliament.

All major Church leaders in Kerala are united in their opposition to the Centre's actions.

Conversely, State BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar, who is in a critical battle in the Nemom constituency, argued that the Congress is exaggerating the FCRA issue ahead of the elections, deeming it unnecessary.