Mizoram churches protest FCRA Amendment Bill

The Council of Churches in Mizoram (CCM), an umbrella body of nine major Christian denominations in India — Mizoram, India, has announced a protest march in Aizawl on August 11, 2026, against the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. The bill, expected to be introduced during the ongoing Monsoon Session of the India — Parliament of India, aims to promote transparency and ensure foreign funding does not compromise national interests. However, CCM leaders argue that certain provisions could adversely affect churches and NGOs receiving foreign contributions, including potential confiscation of assets acquired with foreign funds without court oversight. The CCM criticized the Mizoram — Government of Mizoram for what they perceive as an inadequate response to the legislation. The protest is the first coordinated public demonstration by India — Mizoram's church bodies against the bill. CCM president R. Lalbiakliana stated that the council will continue opposing the bill until it is withdrawn. The CCM claims that Christian organizations, which constitute about 12% of FCRA-registered entities in India, receive an estimated 55-60% of total foreign contributions under the Act.