The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on Tuesday (August 11, 2026) unanimously passed a resolution urging the Union Government to withdraw the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, in its present form. “These provisions may adversely affect the autonomy of charitable organisations and, in particular, the functioning of educational and social welfare institutions run by minorities,” the resolution said. It urged the Union Government to withdraw the Bill in its present form and undertake comprehensive consultations with all stakeholders, including State governments and charitable, religious, educational, medical and social organisations. While ensuring transparency and accountability in foreign contributions, it must also protect the rights of lawfully functioning charitable, educational, medical, religious, cultural and social welfare organisations,” the resolution said. Earlier, BJP member M. Bhojarajan defended the Bill, saying the amendment was necessary to ensure that foreign funds were not used for anti-national activities.