New Delhi: Asserting that issues related to India’s legislation are an internal matter and not subject to external scrutiny, the Ministry of External Affairs, on Friday, August 7, firmly rejected a US lawmaker’s comments on the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA). Also Read FCRA amendment sparks row, Opposition flags minority rights concerns“I would also like to point out that there are several nations, including the US, which regulate the flow of foreign funds,” he added. VIDEO | Delhi: On several international voices opposing the FCRA (amendment) Bill, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) says, “Regarding the issue you are referring to, we have seen it, and several comments have been made on it. As far as legislative matters are… pic.twitter.com/Gi8kY5HFOV — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 7, 2026The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, was introduced in Parliament in March to propose rebuilding the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) framework. But despite this long Christian history, India’s Parliament is considering amending Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment (FCRA) rules to permit government takeovers of churches and religious charities.”