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Amit Shah to Table CAPF Bill in Lok Sabha Amid Opposition Walkout

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to move the Central Armed Police Forces Bill in the Lok Sabha, following its passage in the Rajya Sabha amid an opposition walkout. The legislation stipulates that a significant percentage of senior posts in the CAPFs must be filled by deputation. Opposition MPs have criticized the bill, arguing it contravenes a Supreme Court directive to reduce deputation posts over time. The day's parliamentary agenda also includes the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill to designate Amaravati as the sole capital and the tabling of various committee reports.

Key Points: CAPF Bill in Lok Sabha: Amit Shah Moves Key Security Legislation

  • Bill mandates 50% IG posts by deputation
  • Opposition walked out in Rajya Sabha
  • Bill conflicts with SC judgment, say critics
  • Also on agenda: Andhra capital bill
  • CAG reports to be tabled
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Parliament Budget Session: HM Amit Shah to move CAPF Bill in Lok Sabha today

Home Minister Amit Shah moves the Central Armed Police Forces Bill in Lok Sabha. The bill mandates deputation posts, sparking opposition criticism over Supreme Court norms.

"the number of posts earmarked for deputation... should be progressively reduced - Supreme Court judgment cited by Opposition"

New Delhi, April 2

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to move the Central Armed Police Forces Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, after it was passed in the Upper House of Parliament.

The Bill provides for fifty per cent of posts in the CAPFs to be filled by deputation in the rank of Inspector General, and a minimum of sixty-seven per cent of the posts to be filled by deputation in the rank of Additional Director General, and all posts in the ranks of Special Director General and Director General shall be filled by deputation only.

On Wednesday, the CAPF Bill was passed in the Rajya Sabha amid a walkout staged by the Opposition.

The Opposition MPs had flagged that the Bill goes against the Supreme Court judgment in 2025, which called for "the number of posts earmarked for deputation in the cadres of the CAPFs upto the level of Senior Administrative Grade (SAG) should be progressively reduced over a period of time, say within an outer limit of two years."

Congress MP Manickam Tagore questioned the timing of the CAPF Bill in the Lok Sabha, alleging that the Centre planned to introduce the Bill on the day when Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to visit Assam for his pre-planned election rally.

Meanwhile, Amit Shah will also move the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, to recognise Amaravati as the state's sole capital. The Bill was passed in the Lower House on Wednesday.

The reports of the Standing Committee on Rural Development and Panchayati Raj will be tabled in both Houses.

Union Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary, will lay on the table reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG).

Private Members' Business is also listed in the agenda for both Houses.

- ANI

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Priya S
I'm concerned about the Supreme Court judgment being overlooked. The court said deputation posts should be *reduced*, but this bill does the opposite. We should respect judicial decisions, not bypass them. 🇮🇳
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Rohit P
Good move on Amaravati! Finally some clarity on Andhra's capital issue. That state has suffered enough uncertainty. Hope this brings development and investment to the region. 🙏
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Sarah B
The timing does seem suspicious if it's true they're scheduling this when the opposition leader is away. Parliament should function with transparency, not political gamesmanship.
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Vikram M
CAPF personnel work so hard for our security. I hope this bill actually improves their working conditions and career progression, not just shuffles bureaucratic chairs. Jai Hind!
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Karthik V
The CAG reports being tabled is important. We need proper audit of government spending, especially before elections. Hope the media highlights those findings too.

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