Nagaland CM Calls on PM to Reconsider FCRA Amendments

Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging a reconsideration of the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA). The changes, which aim to tighten controls on foreign donations, have raised concerns among several state leaders about potential impacts on civil society and development work. Rio’s letter highlights the need for greater transparency and accountability, arguing that the current draft could undermine public confidence. He has also requested that a parliamentary panel be convened to examine the amendments and recommend safeguards that protect national interest while ensuring the rights of NGOs and other stakeholders.