Why Opposition protested CAPF Bill before it was tabled in Rajya Sabha?
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The government's move to introduce the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Bill in the Rajya Sabha ran into trouble early, after Opposition parties, including the Trinamool Congress, objected to procedural lapses, prompting a halt before the bill could be tabled.
The government’s plan to introduce the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) Bill in the Rajya Sabha on Monday hit an early hurdle after the Trinamool Congress and other Opposition parties objected to the process, forcing a pause before the bill could be tabled. Despite the opposition, the Business Advisory Committee of Rajya Sabha on Monday allotted eight hours for a discussion on the Bill.
The Bill aims to bring the five central forces – Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Border Security Force (BSF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) – under a unified administrative framework, primarily to formalise the deputation of IPS officers to senior posts. It also seeks to streamline recruitment, deputation and promotion across the forces.
Though listed in the day’s business, Trinamool Congress MPs protested that the CAPF Bill had not been circulated to members at least 48 hours in advance, as required. Raising the issue in the House, Party MP Derek O’Brien urged the government to adhere to parliamentary procedure.
“The business listed includes the CAPF Bill for introduction. Members did not receive it 48 hours in advance. I request the parliamentary affairs minister, through you, to ensure due process is followed,” he said.
Following the objection, the Trinamool Congress MPs announced a walkout from the House, alleging that established norms had not been followed.
A source told news agency PTI that apart from the Trinamool Congress, the Congress, AAP and CPI (M) opposed the introduction of the CAPF Bill in the Rajya Sabha, while cautioning the government against passing legislations in a hurry.
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