Meghalaya BJP MLA, AL Hek, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing concern over the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, and urging a consultative review of the proposed legislation.
In his letter, Hek said he was placing on record “serious apprehensions regarding the implications of the proposed amendments”, particularly on the functioning of the non-profit sector.
“It is imperative to underscore that the non-profit sector in India, especially religious institutions, has been doing commendable work, particularly in the North Eastern region and more specifically in Meghalaya,” he said.
He noted that such organisations have played a “pivotal role in nation-building” through sustained interventions in education, healthcare, rural development, humanitarian assistance and empowerment of marginalised communities.
“For the execution of such initiatives, legitimate foreign donors have been identified and engaged strictly in accordance with due diligence and all applicable regulatory norms,” Hek said.
The organisations have maintained “robust compliance mechanisms” under existing FCRA provisions, including audits and statutory filings, the MLA said in the letter.
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, introduced in the Lok Sabha last week, significantly tightens its oversight of foreign-funded organisations, proposing the creation of a powerful new authority to seize and manage the assets of non-profits that lose their licence.