Shillong, June 4: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Thursday urged the Centre to hold wider consultations on the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, citing concerns from stakeholders in Meghalaya over provisions in the proposed legislation, particularly those related to seizure of property.
In a memorandum submitted to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Sangma said several groups had raised objections to “certain provisions of the Bill, particularly on the power of seizure of property.”
“Many stakeholders including those from the state of Meghalaya have raised certain concerns regarding some of the provisions of the Bill, particularly on the power of seizure of property,” the memorandum stated.
Sangma added that he had already taken up the issue with the Centre.
“The Chief Minister has also met the Hon’ble Union Minority Affairs Minister to appraise him of the concerns,” the memorandum said.
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 seeks to amend the existing FCRA framework governing foreign funding to NGOs and other entities.
Urging caution before the Bill is passed, the Chief Minister requested the Centre to engage with more stakeholders.
“The government of Meghalaya requests upon the Government of India for having wider consultations with all stakeholders so that all concerns and suggestions can be heard, before adopting any of the proposed amendments,” he said.
