India’s Christian community says federal amendments to the law on foreign funding give the government excessive power over organizations tied to minority religions. They termed the amendments as “draconian” and “constitutionally suspect.” The Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) is the channel through which all non-governmental organizations (NGOs) involved in charitable works receive foreign funding in the country. A key and contentious feature of the 2026 amendment is the creation of a Designated Authority, notified by the federal government, which will take provisional control of foreign contributions and assets in cases of cancellation, surrender, or cessation of registration.