The Catholic Association of Goa (CAG) and Council for Social Justice and Peace (CSJP), led by Fr. Savio Fernandes and Cyril Fernandes, met Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and submitted a Joint Memorandum opposing the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA).
The delegation raised concerns that the proposed amendments could adversely affect civil society and charitable organisations. Kharge gave the delegation a patient hearing and assured support against arbitrary provisions that could affect democratic freedoms and constitutional rights.
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The delegation also appealed to the Congress to field clean, young, sincere and visionary candidates for the 2027 Goa Assembly elections. It urged the party to reject party-hoppers and tainted politicians while providing opportunities to deserving Gen Z leaders.
Kharge appreciated the initiative and assured the delegation that its appeal would receive favourable consideration.
