India's President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026, on April 9, 2026, officially enacting it into law. The bill, which aims to establish a unified framework for the administration of the CAPFs, was passed by Parliament on April 2, 2026.
The presidential assent came on the same day that families and retired personnel of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) held a protest at Raj Ghat in New Delhi. The demonstrators expressed concerns over provisions in the new law related to service conditions and administrative control.
The CAPFs include forces such as the Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). The government has stated the legislation is intended to streamline management and enhance operational efficiency across these paramilitary organizations.
Protest organizers have called for a review of the act, arguing it could affect the service and pensionary benefits of serving and retired personnel. Political opposition parties have also criticized the bill's passage, alleging it was rushed through Parliament without adequate consultation.
