GS2 · Polity19 Jul 2026 · Indian Express — India
Derek O'Brien calls on PM Modi to convene joint party session on FCRA and delimitation Bill
Hold all-party meet for FCRA, delimitation Bill, Derek urges PM Narendra Modi. (See the linked source for details.)
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Prelims-testable facts
- 01Derek O'Brien is a Rajya Sabha leader from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) party.
- 02The government has proposed legislation on delimitation and amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA).
- 03Rajya Sabha leader Derek O'Brien urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convene an all-party meeting to discuss these bills.
- 04The proposed legislation on delimitation is considered 'draconian' by the opposition parties.
- 05Derek O'Brien wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting an all-party meeting before introducing the bills.
- 06The Monsoon Session of Parliament is scheduled to take place soon, and the opposition wants to discuss these bills in advance.
Trap alerts
- Most people think that delimitation refers only to redrawing electoral boundaries, but actually it also involves revising the number of seats allocated to each state.
- Most people think that FCRA is a new law introduced by the current government, but actually it has been in place since 2010 with some amendments.
Mains Practice Question
Discuss the implications of introducing a new Bill for amending the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, particularly with regards to its implementation by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
250 words
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Single facteasy
The Ministry responsible for implementing the FCRA Bill is which?
- A.Ministry of Home Affairs
- B.Ministry of External Affairs
- C.Ministry of Finance
- D.Ministry of Law and Justice
The Ministry of Home Affairs is responsible for implementing the FCRA Bill, which governs foreign contributions to Indian NGOs.
Single factmedium
Derek O'Brien is a member of Parliament from which party?
- A.Bharatiya Janata Party
- B.Trinamool Congress
- C.Indian National Congress
- D.Bahujan Samaj Party
Derek O'Brien is a member of Parliament from the Trinamool Congress party, which he has represented in various elections.
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