PARLIAMENT MONSOON SESSION DAY 14: CONGRESS ISSUES WHIP, ASKS MPS TO BE PRESENT IN PARLIAMENT ‘WITHOUT FAIL’ FROM MONDAY - THE INDIAN EXPRESS

On Monday, the Indian Parliament’s Monsoon Session entered its final week when the Congress party issued a formal whip to all its Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members, urging them to be present 'without fail' for the coming sessions. The move comes as the party gears up to defend the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) Bill, which faces opposition scrutiny.

The whip, released by Congress ahead of the FCRA Bill debate, was highlighted in several outlets including NDTV, The Hindu and The Times of India. Opposition parties have demanded that the bill be either scrapped or referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC). According to reports summarized by Google News, the government has also dismissed foreign concerns over the bill, describing it as an internal matter, a stance echoed by the Ministry of External Affairs in a separate statement.

The FCRA Bill seeks to regulate foreign contributions to Indian NGOs, a point of contention that has attracted criticism from international partners, notably the United States. The final‑week showdown in Parliament thus carries implications for India's domestic policy on foreign influence and its diplomatic relations.

• Congress issued a whip to all its MPs, demanding strict attendance for the Monsoon Session.
• The primary focus of the upcoming debates will be the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act Bill.
• Opposition parties are calling for the bill to be scrapped or referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee.

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