Tamil Nadu: Communist Party of India (CPI) Tamil Nadu State Secretary M. Veerapandian has demanded the central government withdraw the Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment (FCRA Amendment) Act. In a statement issued on Saturday, he said that this law could seriously impact the rights of minority and social welfare organizations.
M. Veerapandian said, “The BJP government at the center is attempting to weaken minority organizations, social service, and human rights organizations through the Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Act.” He said that this act gives the central government the power to confiscate, manage, and ultimately sell minority assets, such as schools, hospitals, and places of worship.
The CPI leader warned that if this law remains in effect, minority organizations will have no option to protect their assets and resources. He said that this move poses a serious threat to social service and human rights organizations and will impact their independence and functioning.
Veerapandian specifically pointed out that the FCRA Amendment Act will increase government control over schools, hospitals, and other social welfare projects run by minority organizations. “Assets legally created for social welfare may now come under government control. This could severely restrict the operations of minority organizations,” he said.
Demanding a ban on the central government’s law, the CPI State Secretary said that it would weaken organizations working for social service and human rights. He stressed that the government should immediately withdraw the law to protect the independence of social and religious organizations.
Veerapandian also said that the purpose of the FCRA Amendment Act is not only to control minority organizations, but also to end their autonomy by taking over their assets. He described this as against democratic values and the spirit of the Constitution.
Leaders of the Tamil Nadu unit of the CPI say that the implementation of this Act will impact minority organizations and their services, disrupting assistance to vulnerable sections of society. He appealed to the central government to repeal this law and ensure the independence of minority organizations and human rights organizations.
Veerapandian also stated that the law could harm NGOs, schools, and hospitals working in the social welfare sector. He stated that if minority organizations are unable to independently manage their resources and assets, it will be difficult to ensure equality and justice in society.
With this statement, the CPI appealed to the central government to repeal the law and ensure the protection of minority organizations.
