Addressing reporters at Anna Arivalayam in Teynampet, Chennai, Wilson stated that the Central Government has introduced the amendments in Parliament, sparking widespread concern across India.

He alleged that the proposed changes would allow the government to take over properties funded by foreign contributions if an organisation fails to obtain or renew its licence, or if its licence is cancelled. He further claimed the Centre would have the authority to revoke NGO licences at any time, potentially leading to government control of schools, colleges, hospitals and other institutions operated by these organisations.

Wilson accused the government of previously employing enforcement agencies such as the Enforcement Directorate to intimidate organisations, and now seeking to exercise control through legal amendments.

He stated that many NGOs are managed by Christian groups and alleged that the law is designed to enable arbitrary cancellation of their licences. Describing the move as “robbery at gunpoint,” Wilson drew parallels with the Waqf Act, claiming Muslim properties were similarly targeted previously, and cautioned that the new amendments could affect both Christian and Muslim institutions.

Wilson highlighted the contributions of Christian-run organisations in uplifting marginalised communities, including tribal populations, noting their role in providing education, healthcare and shelter to the underprivileged.

He mentioned that M. K. Stalin has written to the Prime Minister opposing the amendments and has consistently expressed concerns about them.

Wilson also alleged that public assets are increasingly being transferred to a few wealthy individuals and criticised the absence of parliamentary debate on the issue amid elections, warning that the amendments could still be passed at any time.

In addition, Wilson criticised proposed changes to the Jan Vishwas Act, claiming they replace criminal penalties with fines for multiple offences. He cited examples such as consumer safety violations in cosmetics, misconduct in women’s train compartments and highway blockades, where offenders would face monetary penalties instead of imprisonment.

He stated that about 80 legal provisions have been amended in this way and argued that such changes would benefit large corporations by enabling them to avoid stricter punishment through fines.

Wilson concluded by saying that the DMK would oppose these legislative changes, warning they could lead to seizure of minority community properties and undermine accountability for corporate wrongdoing.