US Congressman Riley Moore Raises Concerns Over India’s FCRA Bill, Warns of Impact on Bilateral Ties
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US Congressman Riley Moore has raised concerns over India’s proposed changes to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), warning that the legislation could affect India-US relations and alleging that it may create challenges for Christian organisations operating in the country.
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Moore, a Republican lawmaker, made the remarks while discussing issues related to religious freedom and foreign funding regulations in India.
Riley Moore Questions Impact of FCRA Changes
The US lawmaker said the FCRA framework could have wider implications for civil society organisations and faith-based groups that rely on foreign contributions for their activities.
He described the proposed measures as a concern for religious organisations, particularly Christian groups, and urged attention towards what he termed as protection of religious freedom.
India’s Foreign Funding Rules Under Focus
The FCRA regulates the receipt and utilisation of foreign donations by organisations in India. The law requires eligible entities to obtain registration and comply with reporting requirements before receiving overseas contributions.
Over the years, the government has tightened scrutiny of foreign funding, citing concerns over financial transparency, regulatory compliance and the misuse of funds.
Bilateral Relations Could Face Fresh Debate
Moore’s comments come at a time when India and the United States continue to strengthen cooperation in areas including trade, defence, technology and strategic partnerships.
His remarks are expected to add to ongoing discussions in Washington over human rights and religious freedom issues in India, areas that have occasionally become points of debate between the two countries.
India Yet to Respond to Remarks
Indian authorities have previously maintained that FCRA regulations are aimed at ensuring accountability and transparency in foreign funding and are applied uniformly to organisations operating under the law.
No immediate official response from the Indian government regarding Moore’s latest comments was available.
