Internal Affairs’, Says India After US Lawmaker Criticises FCRA Amendment Bill
What Happened
India's Ministry of External Affairs rejected criticism from US Congressman Riley Moore over the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, stating that legislative matters are India's internal affairs and decisions are made by Parliament. The government also noted that countries including the United States regulate foreign funding and financing.
Key Takeaways
New Delhi has firmly maintained that domestic legislation should not be subject to external scrutiny and will be decided through India's democratic process.