FCRA Bill
Coverage of FCRA Bill in the Nexus archive.
- Government allays fears over FCRA Bill, clarifies on designated authority
The government has addressed concerns regarding the FCRA Bill, clarifying that the designated authority will not alter the religious character of attached places of worship. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) emphasized this clarification to allay fears.
- Amit Shah assures church leaders that FCRA Bill will not be applied retrospectively
Amit Shah assured church leaders that the FCRA Bill will not be applied retrospectively, urged them to file FIRs in cases of aggression against the community, and called for peace in Manipur.
- Catholic body meets Amit Shah, flags concerns over FCRA Bill
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) met with Amit Shah to express concerns over the FCRA Bill's new rules, which prohibit proselytisation. The CBCI argued that including such language degrades the intentions of faith-based organisations providing charitable, educational, healthcare, and humanitarian services.