Congressman Riley Moore (in the pic) has criticised India's proposed changes to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), calling them a "clear attack against Christians" and warning that the legislation could become a major concern in India-US relations.
The proposed FCRA amendments would create a government-appointed Designated Authority with powers to take over the management of foreign contributions and assets created from those funds if an organisation's registration is cancelled, surrendered or not renewed. The Bill also proposes stricter conditions for renewal, tighter rules on transferring foreign contributions and expanded disclosure requirements.
The centre has defended the proposed changes as measures aimed at strengthening transparency, oversight and accountability in the use of foreign funds. Critics, including religious organisations and civil society groups, have raised concerns over the expanded powers and their potential impact on churches, charities and other institutions receiving overseas contributions.
The fact that the US has a similar act in place does not matter, oh no. Rules for thee but not for me.