New Delhi: The Congress party on Tuesday accused the BJP-led government of attempting to "bulldoze" the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, through Parliament on Wednesday, vowing to block the legislation at all costs.

The bill, which proposes sweeping changes to the oversight of foreign-funded NGOs and religious institutions, is scheduled for consideration and passage in the Lok Sabha tomorrow. Congress general secretary K.C. Venugopal labelled the move "blatantly unconstitutional" and announced that the party would stage a formal protest outside Parliament on Wednesday morning.

In a statement posted to X, Venugopal characterised the legislation as "draconian" and noted that Congress lawmakers have been summoned to the capital on an emergency basis.

"The BJP is planning to bulldoze the FCRA Amendments tomorrow in Parliament — at a time when the Congress and many Opposition parties are in the of an intense election season. This is a blatantly unconstitutional law, which will destroy NGOs and community organisations — especially those run by minority communities," Venugopal wrote. "We will not allow the BJP to arm-twist honest philanthropic institutions through this draconian bill."

The Legislative Agenda

The push to pass the FCRA amendments comes during the final days of the Budget Session, which is slated to conclude on April 2. In addition to the controversial foreign funding rules, the government has also listed the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, for passage on Wednesday.

The proposed FCRA changes have drawn sharp criticism for provisions that would allow a "designated authority" to take control of assets—including schools, hospitals, and places of worship—belonging to organisations whose licenses are suspended or cancelled. While the government maintains the bill is necessary to curb forced religious conversions and the misuse of foreign funds, opposition leaders argue it grants the executive unfettered power over civil society.

Regional Opposition

The debate has gained significant traction in Kerala, where Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday demanded the immediate withdrawal of the measure. Vijayan argued that the amendment has fueled a deep sense of insecurity among religious minorities.

"The FCRA amendment has created serious concern among minority communities. It is causing a sense of insecurity among a section of the country," Vijayan said. "The central government should not adopt an approach that alienates any group. The Centre's stance is dangerous. The central government must urgently correct this and completely withdraw the measure."

The Chief Minister also used the occasion to take a swipe at his political rivals, questioning whether the Congress party would remain firm in its opposition. "Has Congress stated its position on the FCRA amendment? The Congress continues to follow its old soft Hindutva stance," he added.

Congress MPs are expected to gather at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow to begin their demonstration as the House convenes for what is expected to be a heated legislative showdown.

With inputs from ANI