India Halts Passage of Bill Targeting Christian Nonprofits

mid sustained pressure by Christian groups, the Indian government decided not to bring before Parliament a controversial bill that would have led to Christian organizations losing their properties. Instead, the Hindu nationalist government referred the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment (FCRA) Bill, 2026, to a committee of lawmakers to examine the concerns raised by Christian organizations. With the proposed law on hold, church leaders now have an opportunity to present their objections before a joint parliamentary committee (JPC) to suggest changes to the existing bill.

Welcoming the move, church bodies thanked the government for listening to the Christian community.