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Lok Sabha to Debate CAPF Bill Amid Opposition Walkout Over Supreme Court Concerns

The Lok Sabha is set to consider the Central Armed Police Forces Bill, 2026, which sets specific quotas for filling senior posts via deputation. The bill was passed by the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday following an opposition walkout over concerns it contradicts a Supreme Court directive. Opposition MPs, including Congress's Manickam Tagore, criticized the bill's timing, linking it to Rahul Gandhi's scheduled election rally in Assam. Meanwhile, the Rajya Sabha will also take up the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill to confirm Amaravati as the state's sole capital.

Key Points: Lok Sabha Takes Up CAPF Bill 2026 Today

  • Bill mandates 50% IG posts by deputation
  • 67% ADG posts by deputation
  • Passed Rajya Sabha amid opposition walkout
  • Opposition cites conflict with SC order
  • Amaravati capital bill in Rajya Sabha
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Parliament Budget Session: Lok Sabha to take up CAPF Bill 2026 today

Lok Sabha debates CAPF Bill 2026 on deputation rules. Bill passed Rajya Sabha amid opposition walkout citing Supreme Court judgment conflict.

"the number of posts earmarked for deputation... should be progressively reduced - Supreme Court judgment, 2025"

New Delhi, April 2

The Lok Sabha is scheduled to take up the Central Armed Police Forces Bill, 2026, 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.

As Union Minister Amit Shah is expected to be in West Bengal ahead of state elections, MoS Home Nityanand Rai is likely to move the Bill in the House.

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, the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, to recognise Amaravati as the state's sole capital will be moved in the Rajya Sabha today. 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
Important legislation, but the timing is suspicious. Why push it through when the main opposition leader is out for a rally? Parliament should function with transparency and all key voices present. This sets a bad precedent. 🤔
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Rohit P
Our paramilitary forces do a tough job, especially on the borders. Maybe bringing in fresh perspectives at the top through deputation is good for modernization and better coordination with other agencies. Let's see how it works on the ground. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
The walkout by the Opposition is concerning. Whether you agree with the bill or not, staying and debating it is their duty. Empty benches don't serve the public. Both sides need to do better.
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Aditya G
Along with this, glad to see the Amaravati bill is also moving. Clarity on state capitals is needed for development. Hope both houses have productive sessions today and pass bills that actually help the common man.
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Nikhil C
The CAG reports being tabled is crucial. Hope the media highlights those findings more than the political drama. We need accountability for how taxpayer money is spent, especially in rural development. That's the real news.

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