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Fadnavis defends FCRA amendment as a security tool, not a religion test
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The FCRA bill fight may intensify as critics test whether the government’s assurances hold.

The FCRA fight is now a broader political and civil-society flashpoint. How the government frames the bill will shape whether it is seen as transparency reform or selective pressure.

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The FCRA fight is now a broader political and civil-society flashpoint. How the government frames the bill will shape whether it is seen as transparency reform or selective pressure.

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Devendra Fadnavis said the proposed FCRA amendment is meant to curb anti-national activities and does not target Christians or any religion. Speaking in Nagpur, he said the law will apply to all foreign-funded outfits and will not trouble groups doing lawful work. The remarks come amid criticism from Christian bodies and debate over the government’s tougher foreign-funding rules.

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Fadnavis defends FCRA amendment as a security tool, not a religion test

The Maharashtra chief minister says the bill targets anti-national activity and will apply to all foreign-funded outfits.

Hindustan Times·1h ago
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