North East India Christian Council representatives attended a national consultation in New Delhi on the proposed FCRA Bill.
MOKOKCHUNG — The North East India Christian Council (NEICC) participated in the national consultation on the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, convened by the Joint Action Forum on Minorities (JAFM) at the India International Centre in New Delhi.
According to an update, the consultation was chaired by Member of Parliament P Wilson.
The meeting brought together Members of Parliament, religious leaders, legal experts, representatives of charitable and educational institutions, healthcare professionals, civil society organisations, and minority community leaders from across India to deliberate on the constitutional, legal, and humanitarian implications of the proposed legislation.
The consultation focused on reviewing the proposed amendments to the FCRA, examining their constitutional implications, discussing parliamentary engagement ahead of the forthcoming session of parliament, evaluating the progress of nationwide advocacy initiatives, and strengthening legal, organisational, media, and public coordination.
The churches of Northeast India were represented by Secretary General of the Council of Baptist Churches in Northeast India Rev. Dr. Namseng R Marak and General Secretary of NEICC Dr. A S Meyu Changkiri.
The consultation saw the participation of Members of Parliament representing diverse political parties, including Dr. Farooq Abdullah, A Raja, Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, Sanjay Singh, John Brittas, Saleng A Sangma, and several other national leaders. Many expressed their willingness to engage with the constitutional concerns surrounding the proposed amendments and assured their support for continued democratic and parliamentary engagement.
Speaking on behalf of the churches of Northeast India, Rev. Dr. Meyu Changkiri thanked P Wilson and the Joint Action Forum on Minorities for convening the consultation and providing a constructive platform for dialogue.
He affirmed that the churches of Northeast India stand in solidarity with all those committed to upholding the constitutional values of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity.
He reiterated the churches' commitment to working with governments, public representatives, civil society organisations, and all stakeholders through peaceful, lawful, constitutional, and democratic means to build a just, inclusive, and stronger India.
The NEICC stated that it recognises the government's legitimate responsibility to ensure transparency and accountability in the regulation of foreign contributions. At the same time, the council believes these objectives must be pursued in a manner that fully safeguards the constitutional rights and freedoms of religious, educational, charitable, and humanitarian institutions that have made contributions to the nation's social development and public welfare over many decades.