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Government May Refer FCRA Bill to Joint Parliamentary Committee Amid Opposition
The Indian government is reportedly considering sending the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2023, to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for further scrutiny. This move comes amid significant opposition pushback and demands for the bill's complete withdrawal from parties like Congress and TMC. Some reports suggest a potential "trade-off" involving the bill's referral. In Tamil Nadu, the state government has moved a resolution against the FCRA Bill. Opposition leader Dimple Yadav questioned the source of funding for the RSS in relation to the bill.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
L 3 C 14 R 4
- Left (3): Satya Hindi, The Hindu, The Telegraph (India)
- Centre (14 votes, 16 outlets): Amar Ujala, Business Standard, Business Today, Dainik Bhaskar, Deccan Chronicle, Deccan Herald, Haribhoomi, Hindustan Times · Mint (HT Media — 1 vote), Navbharat Times · The Times of India (Times Group — 1 vote), Outlook India, The Hindu BusinessLine, The Indian Express, The Statesman, The Tribune
- Right (4): Aaj Tak, Dainik Jagran, The Pioneer, Times Now