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.