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Kerala Election 2026: Senior Congress leader and AICC general secretary KC Venugopal on Monday strongly criticized the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill (FCRA), alleging that it is a step targeting minority communities. He termed it as the “sword of Damocles” and said that it was specially introduced to control the Christian communities.
This statement has come at a time when Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is running a two-day election campaign in Christian dominated areas of Kerala. Venugopal told reporters that the government introduced this bill in the Lok Sabha without adequate discussion and information.
He claimed that party MP Manish Tewari pointed out the flaws in the provisions of the bill, only after which its details came to light. Despite this it was presented.
Venugopal said the proposed provisions are “draconian” and will have a serious impact on the functioning of social and charitable organisations. He objected to the provisions under which the Central Government can take control of the concerned institutions and their properties if the FCRA license is cancelled. He warned that like the Waqf Amendment Bill, other minority communities and economically weaker sections can also be brought under the ambit of such laws and demanded the immediate withdrawal of the Bill.
In political circles, this statement of Venugopal is being seen as a strategy to woo Christian voters in favor of the United Democratic Front (UDF) in view of the upcoming assembly elections.
Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi campaigned in several important constituencies of the state on Monday and is scheduled to hold a road show in North Kerala on Tuesday. Congress and UDF have promised welfare schemes like free bus travel for women and monthly assistance for senior citizens in the elections.
Venugopal also targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that he maintained silence on the Sabarimala gold case during his recent visit to Kerala. He also accused minorities of being attacked, citing incidents involving nuns and priests in Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh.