Opposition leader and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticises the Centre’s proposed law governing foreign funding for non-governmental organisations (NGOs), saying it would harm civil society. In comments reported by NDTV, Tharoor argues the legislation “fundamentally rewrites the relationship between the Indian state and civil society,” warning that restrictions on foreign contributions could lead to adverse outcomes for Indians. The remarks frame the proposal as an overreach that could change how NGOs operate and receive external support. While Tharoor’s comments focus on the impact on civil society and public outcomes, the available reporting does not include the government’s stated rationale or details of specific provisions of the draft law. The story centres on Tharoor’s position and his warning that the proposed framework could lead to negative consequences rather than expansion or improvement of civil-society work. No further factual details about the bill’s text, timeline, or parliamentary process are provided in the supplied source material.