India's proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) have triggered a political debate that has now drawn international attention. US Congressman Riley Moore has criticised the proposed changes, claiming they could affect churches and religious charities and calling the issue a concern for US-India relations. The remarks have sparked sharp political reactions in India. The Congress has strongly opposed the proposed amendments in Parliament, while the CPI has rejected any foreign intervention, saying the matter should be decided by India's Parliament. The VHP has also challenged the US lawmaker's claims.