Dimapur, July 29, 2026 — The National People’s Party (NPP) on Thursday rejected media reports that it had remained “silent” on the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, saying it has actively raised concerns with the Union Government to protect religious and minority institutions.
In a press release, the party described the reports as “misleading” and “unverified,” and blamed “opportunistic political rivals” seeking to score “cheap political points.” The NPP said the coverage misrepresented its actions on the bill.
The party said it was the only regional political outfit to make “a robust, decisive assertion at the highest levels of the Union Government” on the issue and pointed to the role of Meghalaya Chief Minister and NPP national president Conrad K. Sangma in leading the effort.
According to the NPP, Sangma led a high‑level, multi‑denominational delegation of church and community leaders to New Delhi earlier this month (July 2026), where they met Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The delegation, the party said, included representatives from the Presbyterian Church of India, the North East India Christian Council (NEICC), the Catholic Archdiocese of Shillong and the Garo Baptist Convention.
During the meeting the delegation formally raised concerns about Section 16A(5) and other provisions of the proposed FCRA Amendment Bill, urging the Centre to ensure educational, healthcare and social‑welfare institutions are not adversely affected. The NPP said Shah gave the delegation “a patient hearing” and assured them that extensive stakeholder consultations would be held before any decision.
The party also noted that in April 2026 Sangma, Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong and representatives of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India met Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju to highlight the role of charitable organisations in remote and tribal areas and to seek legislative safeguards against property and operational vulnerabilities.
Criticising the media reports, the NPP said it was “deeply disappointed” that outlets had published what it termed “entirely unverified, politically motivated information,” and accused rival parties of political posturing while stressing the NPP’s preference for “constructive, high‑level engagement” over “empty rhetoric or performative shouting.”
The party concluded by reiterating it remains “unconditionally committed” to protecting the interests, rights and well‑being of citizens and social institutions and that it will continue to raise related issues at the highest levels of government.
Original Source: https://www.morungexpress.com/npp-rejects-claims-of-silence-on-fcra-amendment-bill
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Publish Date: 2026-07-29 22:03:00
