The Mizoram Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) has called on the Mizoram government to take the lead in opposing the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, alleging that the legislation would adversely affect Christian organisations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in the state.
Addressing a press conference on Thursday, the party said protecting “Mizoram, its people and the Christian faith” remained one of its foremost commitments and urged the state government to act without delay.
The Congress said it had submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister Lalduhoma on July 23, seeking three immediate steps. It urged the Chief Minister to lead a delegation comprising church leaders, NGO representatives and leaders of all political parties to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and press for the withdrawal of the proposed Bill.
The party also demanded that Mizoram’s Members of Parliament speak against the legislation in Parliament and vote against it if it is tabled.
In addition, it called on the state government to convene a special session of the Mizoram Legislative Assembly to adopt a resolution opposing the proposed amendments.
The party said it had already organised a protest against the Bill at Vanapa Hall on July 21 and claimed that previous amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act under the BJP-led NDA government had already made it increasingly difficult for churches and NGOs in Mizoram to receive foreign funding.
The MPCC expressed disappointment that the state government had not responded despite churches holding joint prayer meetings over the issue.
It questioned why the government had remained silent and urged it to bring together churches, NGOs and political parties to present a united stand against the proposed legislation.
The issue was raised again on Friday during the party’s weekly Political Session at Congress Bhavan, where former MLA and MPCC Vice-President John Siamkunga reiterated the party’s opposition to the Bill.
Siamkunga said the Congress had historically stood up whenever Mizoram required political leadership and development, and asserted that the party had consistently worked to protect the interests of the state, its people and the Christian community.
He accused both the ruling Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) and the opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) of failing to speak out against the proposed amendments, alleging that both parties had remained silent despite the Bill’s potential impact on Christian organisations and NGOs.
The former legislator also urged Mizoram’s MPs to place their opposition to the Bill on record in Parliament and vote against it if it comes up for consideration.
Reaffirming the Congress’ stand, Siamkunga said the party would continue to oppose any measure it believed was detrimental to the interests of Mizoram, its people and the Christian community, regardless of the position taken by other political parties.
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