Rubio’s tall task in New Delhi visit: Protect religious freedom or risk lasting damage
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit New Delhi amid concerns over a proposed law that could harm U.S.-India relations. The law would allow the Indian government to seize assets of foreign-funded groups, particularly affecting Christian organizations. Advocates urge Rubio to push for the withdrawal of these amendments to protect religious freedom and strengthen bilateral ties.
- ▪The Indian Parliament is considering amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act that could allow the government to seize assets of foreign-funded groups.
- ▪The proposed law poses a significant risk to Christian churches and charities, potentially leading to the loss of their properties for minor errors in funding.
- ▪Concerns about religious freedom in India have existed for years, but the current government's actions could exacerbate tensions with the United States.
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As Secretary of State Marco Rubio prepares to travel to New Delhi to meet Indian leaders, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government is poised to pass a law that could do lasting damage to the relations between our two countries — but if Indian leaders set the bill aside, it would be a win-win for both countries. During its “Monsoon Session” from July 21 to August 12, the Indian Parliament is set to consider a bill amending India’s Foreign Contribution Regulation Act. If adopted, the bill would sharply expand the ability of the Indian state to seize the property and assets of groups that receive foreign funding — the vast majority of these being Christian churches and charities, such as hospitals and schools.
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