Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2022
FCRA licence cancellation
The Ministry of Home Affairs cancelled the foundation's Foreign Contribution Regulation Act licence over alleged violations of applicable laws. The action affected foreign-contribution eligibility and was not itself a dissolution order.
2020
Allegations concerning Chinese government funding
The BJP alleged that the foundation received a donation from the Chinese government during 2005–06 and questioned whether it was connected with policy lobbying. The claim was politically disputed and is not treated here as established fact.
2020
Multi-agency investigation
The Ministry of Home Affairs created an inter-ministerial committee to coordinate examination of alleged violations of the FCRA, Prevention of Money Laundering Act, Income Tax Act and other provisions involving the foundation and related trusts.
2016
Allegation concerning Zakir Naik donation
The BJP alleged that the foundation had received a donation from Zakir Naik in 2011. A Congress spokesperson said the amount was returned. The available material records a political allegation and response, not an adjudicated finding.
1991
Withdrawn proposed government contribution
The Union Budget proposed a government contribution of 1 billion Indian rupees to the foundation over five years. Following political opposition, the proposal was withdrawn. Reference material says the foundation indicated that the government should invest the money directly in suitable projects.