Idukki (Kerala), April 5 Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants to amend the FCRA to target Christian institutions, NGOs, and civil society organizations working in the field of public and social welfare.
Kharge, at a UDF public meeting in the Idukki assembly constituency, said the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) reveal the true intentions of the BJP and Modi.
He alleged that "it is not a reform, but an attack on Christian institutions, NGOs, and civil society."
"PM Modi is trying to instill fear in these institutions," he claimed.
The FCRA Amendment Bill, introduced in the Lok Sabha on March 25 by Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai, seeks to enhance transparency and ensure the proper utilization of foreign funds, while preventing their misuse against national security and interests.
Kharge also alleged that Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan is not "independent" and is following the path of PM Modi.
He also claimed that Vijayan is being controlled by Modi.
Elections in the Kerala Assembly will be held on April 9.
