Congress' Manish Tewari Slams FCRA Bill as 'Arbitrary and Malicious'

• Congress MP Manish Tewari criticized the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, calling it “arbitrary and malicious.”
• Tewari stated the bill violates constitutional provisions including Articles 14, 19, 21, and 301(A), urging strong opposition.
• IUML MP ET Mohammed Basheer also strongly opposed the bill, asserting such legislation should not have been introduced.
• JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha supported the bill, citing its role in ensuring transparency in foreign funding and safeguarding national security.
• Union Minister Kiren Rijiju accused Congress and Communist Party of misleading people in Kerala over the FCRA Amendment Bill, clarifying it's for national interest.