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FCRA Bill Debate Set for August 12; Christian Leaders Meet Amit Shah
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill is scheduled for parliamentary debate on August 12. Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma stated after meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah that the bill will not have retrospective effect. Christian community leaders also met Shah to discuss concerns regarding the bill, with the Home Minister assuring them that the government has no intention to harass the community. One specific concern raised by a forum was the 'deemed cessation of assets' clause.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 2 · Centre 4 · Right 3 n = 9
- Left (2): The Hindu, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (4): Amar Ujala, Deccan Herald, The Indian Express, The Tribune
- Right (3): India Today, Republic World, The Pioneer