Lok Sabha Heated Debate Over FCRA Amendment Bill: Akhilesh Yadav and Kiren Rijiju Clash, Bill Sent to JPC

Parliamentary proceedings saw high political drama as the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) Amendment Bill was moved in the Lok Sabha, resulting in sharp exchanges between opposition leaders and treasury benches.

Key Highlights:
- Referral to JPC: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai proposed sending the bill to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), which was accepted by voice vote. The JPC will submit its report in the first week of the winter session.
- Political Confrontation: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized the government, alleging that its legislation targets minorities. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju strongly refuted the claims, challenging the opposition to prove any anti-minority clause and pointing out that the government accommodated demands to send the bill to a JPC.
- Upper House Uproar: Meanwhile, in the Rajya Sabha, Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge objected to Home Minister Amit Shah's absence during discussions, which was countered by Leader of the House J.P. Nadda, who accused the opposition of trying to mislead the House.