the Union Government has introduced a motion in the Lok Sabha to refer the Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant legislative movement, the Union Government has introduced a motion in the Lok Sabha to refer the Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill, 2026, to a Joint Parliamentary Committee. The decision follows substantial concerns raised by opposition parties, regional leaders, and civil society organisations regarding the proposed statutory changes. The joint panel will consist of 31 members, comprising 21 representatives from the Lok Sabha and 10 from the Rajya Sabha, and is mandated to submit its report to Parliament by the final day of the first week of the Winter Session. The referral to a…