India's Ministry of External Affairs rejected criticism from a US lawmaker regarding proposed amendments to the foreign funding law, stating it is an internal matter for Parliament.
India's MHA defended proposed Foreign Contribution Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, by citing comparable foreign funding laws in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada, emphasizing global concerns about unregulated foreign money affecting democratic institutions.
The BJP has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of spending Rs 60 crore on 54 foreign trips over 22 years, alleging a mismatch with his declared income and potential FCRA and tax law violations. Gandhi's party dismissed the claims as politically motivated.
