India envoy defends FCRA amendments, cites US laws

India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, defended the FCRA amendments, stating they aim to enhance transparency and regulate foreign funds in public and political spaces for national security. He cited similar laws in the US, Australia, Canada, UK, and EU. Kwatra addressed concerns about asset seizure and worship places, and noted only 14,450 of over 3 million NGOs hold FCRA registration.