India on Friday brushed aside criticism from international voices, including US lawmakers, over the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), asserting that the legislation is an internal matter and noting that countries such as the United States also regulate the flow of foreign funds.Responding to questions at the media briefing, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Parliament alone would decide on the proposed legislation.”We have indeed taken note of the issue, and there have been several comments on it. As far as legislative matters — and specifically India’s own legislative affairs — are concerned, this is an internal matter, and our Parliament makes the decisions regarding it,” Jaiswal said.He added that regulation of foreign funding was not unique to India. “I also wish to point out that there are many nations across the world — including the United States — that regulate the flow of foreign funds,” he said.The remarks come two days after US Congressman Riley M Moore criticised the proposed FCRA amendments, alleging that they could enable government takeovers of churches and religious charities. Calling the proposal “a clear attack against Christians”, Moore had warned that, if passed in its present form, it could become “a point of major concern” in India-US bilateral relations.New Delhi, however, refrained from responding directly to the Congressman’s allegations, limiting its response to reiterating that legislative matters are decided by the Indian Parliament and fall within India’s sovereign domain.The proposed amendments to the FCRA, which governs the receipt and utilisation of foreign contributions by individuals and organisations, are expected to be introduced in Parliament next week.The proposed changes have triggered debate, with critics expressing concern over their potential impact on religious and charitable institutions, while the government has maintained that the law is intended to ensure transparency and accountability in the use of foreign funds.