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Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026 Passed in Lok Sabha
Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026 Passed in Lok Sabha; Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai Delivers Strong Rebuttal to Opposition Criticism
New Delhi: The Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, was passed in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. Prior to this, the Bill had also been passed in the Rajya Sabha by a voice vote on Wednesday. The government asserts that this Bill will bring clarity regarding promotions, seniority, recruitment, and other administrative matters within the five Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs): the CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB.
While advocating for the Bill, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai stated that the legislation is in the best interest of the personnel. He noted that it would resolve inconsistencies in the rules governing these forces and improve coordination with state police forces. Criticizing the Opposition for opposing the Bill, he remarked, "The Opposition parties are either confused or are deliberately creating a state of confusion. They are doing this solely for political gain."
Key Highlights of the Bill:
Complete clarity regarding promotions and benefits for Group 'A' officers within the CAPFs.
Progress in Women's Recruitment: Since 2022, over 210,000 personnel have been recruited for the posts of Constable, Sub-Inspector, and Assistant Commandant. Examinations are now conducted in 13 languages.
Appreciation for Women's Performance in the BSF: Acknowledgment of their active involvement in manning border posts, thwarting enemy incursions, and neutralizing drones.
Financial assistance of ?1 crore for the families of martyred personnel.
Housing Facilities: The current satisfaction level regarding housing stands at over 50 percent.
Medical Facilities: Over 2.2 million 'Ayushman IDs' have been issued, and medical assistance amounting to ?2,518 crore has been provided.
Responding to the Opposition's reference to the Pulwama incident, Nityanand Rai asserted, "The culprits will be found—whether in jail or in hell." He further stated, "This bill is entirely in the interest of the forces. It will not result in any reduction in promotions, seniority, or service benefits."
Some associations of former paramilitary personnel (AAPWA) have opposed this bill, terming it a 'Black Day,' and have announced that they intend to challenge it in the Supreme Court.
The government clarified that this bill is essential for ensuring a better administrative framework for the personnel, and that opposition parties are attempting to reap political gains by spreading misinformation.
Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026 Passed in Lok Sabha; Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai Delivers Strong Rebuttal to Opposition Criticism
New Delhi: The Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, was passed in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. Prior to this, the Bill had also been passed in the Rajya Sabha by a voice vote on Wednesday. The government asserts that this Bill will bring clarity regarding promotions, seniority, recruitment, and other administrative matters within the five Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs): the CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB.
While advocating for the Bill, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai stated that the legislation is in the best interest of the personnel. He noted that it would resolve inconsistencies in the rules governing these forces and improve coordination with state police forces. Criticizing the Opposition for opposing the Bill, he remarked, "The Opposition parties are either confused or are deliberately creating a state of confusion. They are doing this solely for political gain."
Key Highlights of the Bill:
Complete clarity regarding promotions and benefits for Group 'A' officers within the CAPFs.
Progress in Women's Recruitment: Since 2022, over 210,000 personnel have been recruited for the posts of Constable, Sub-Inspector, and Assistant Commandant. Examinations are now conducted in 13 languages.
Appreciation for Women's Performance in the BSF: Acknowledgment of their active involvement in manning border posts, thwarting enemy incursions, and neutralizing drones.
Financial assistance of ?1 crore for the families of martyred personnel.
Housing Facilities: The current satisfaction level regarding housing stands at over 50 percent.
Medical Facilities: Over 2.2 million 'Ayushman IDs' have been issued, and medical assistance amounting to ?2,518 crore has been provided.
Responding to the Opposition's reference to the Pulwama incident, Nityanand Rai asserted, "The culprits will be found—whether in jail or in hell." He further stated, "This bill is entirely in the interest of the forces. It will not result in any reduction in promotions, seniority, or service benefits."
Some associations of former paramilitary personnel (AAPWA) have opposed this bill, terming it a 'Black Day,' and have announced that they intend to challenge it in the Supreme Court.
The government clarified that this bill is essential for ensuring a better administrative framework for the personnel, and that opposition parties are attempting to reap political gains by spreading misinformation.
New Delhi: The Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, was passed in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. Prior to this, the Bill had also been passed in the Rajya Sabha by a voice vote on Wednesday. The government asserts that this Bill will bring clarity regarding promotions, seniority, recruitment, and other administrative matters within the five Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs): the CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB.
While advocating for the Bill, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai stated that the legislation is in the best interest of the personnel. He noted that it would resolve inconsistencies in the rules governing these forces and improve coordination with state police forces. Criticizing the Opposition for opposing the Bill, he remarked, "The Opposition parties are either confused or are deliberately creating a state of confusion. They are doing this solely for political gain."
Key Highlights of the Bill:
Complete clarity regarding promotions and benefits for Group 'A' officers within the CAPFs.
Progress in Women's Recruitment: Since 2022, over 210,000 personnel have been recruited for the posts of Constable, Sub-Inspector, and Assistant Commandant. Examinations are now conducted in 13 languages.
Appreciation for Women's Performance in the BSF: Acknowledgment of their active involvement in manning border posts, thwarting enemy incursions, and neutralizing drones.
Financial assistance of ?1 crore for the families of martyred personnel.
Housing Facilities: The current satisfaction level regarding housing stands at over 50 percent.
Medical Facilities: Over 2.2 million 'Ayushman IDs' have been issued, and medical assistance amounting to ?2,518 crore has been provided.
Responding to the Opposition's reference to the Pulwama incident, Nityanand Rai asserted, "The culprits will be found—whether in jail or in hell." He further stated, "This bill is entirely in the interest of the forces. It will not result in any reduction in promotions, seniority, or service benefits."
Some associations of former paramilitary personnel (AAPWA) have opposed this bill, terming it a 'Black Day,' and have announced that they intend to challenge it in the Supreme Court.
The government clarified that this bill is essential for ensuring a better administrative framework for the personnel, and that opposition parties are attempting to reap political gains by spreading misinformation.
