Shashi Tharoor Writes to Amit Shah on New CAPF Bill, Backs 2 Million Personnel
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Shashi Tharoor Urges Amit Shah to Halt CAPF Bill, Cites SC Order & Personnel Concerns
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News18•22-03-2026, 20:41
Shashi Tharoor Urges Amit Shah to Halt CAPF Bill, Cites SC Order & Personnel Concerns
•Shashi Tharoor writes to Amit Shah regarding the 'Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration and Regulation) Bill (CAPFs Bill, 2026)', raising concerns of 20 lakh CAPF personnel and ex-servicemen.
•Letter highlights alleged non-compliance with Supreme Court's May 23, 2025, order granting 'Organized Group A Service' status to CAPF executive cadre officers and phasing out IPS deputation.
•Tharoor points to significant promotion stagnation, with Assistant Commandants from 2008 batch still not promoted, while junior IPS officers fill senior supervisory roles.
•Personnel fear the new CAPF Bill 2026 will formalize indefinite IPS deputation, contradicting the Supreme Court's directive to reduce it.
•Key demands include sending the bill to a Parliamentary Committee, a roadmap for implementing the SC decision, establishing 'CAPF Welfare Boards', and a direct meeting with the Home Minister.