Indian Ambassador to US clarifies FCRA amendment, calls transparency the main goal
India's ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, has addressed the ongoing debate regarding the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill (FCRA), 2026, stating that the legislation is designed to enhance transparency. He dismissed the notion that the bill seeks to restrict foreign funding for civil society organizations as a "myth." Furthermore, Kwatra emphasized that the FCRA is not directed at any specific community or religious group.