Rakesh Kumar

the view expressed by me in this forum are my own and not those of govt. as per rule 8(3) of CCS ( Conduct) rule 1964.

[KAMAL KANT SHARMA @kamalkant1961]

For decades, the CRPF has stood as a shield for the nation, sacrificing thousands of its brave personnel in the fight against Naxalism and playing a pivotal role in confronting terrorism in Kashmir.

It made immense sacrifices in the mission to make India Naxal-free, ensured peace and stability after the abrogation of Article 370, and remained at the forefront of every national crisis. From Uttarakhand to Odisha, whenever disaster struck anywhere in the country, CRPF personnel responded with a ZERO-TIME RESPONSE, leaving behind their families, comforts and personal concerns, driven by just one motto: NATION FIRST!

Yet, the very force that has given so much to the nation has seen its officers and personnel waiting for promotions for 14 long years!

And when justice finally seemed within reach after years of struggle, the CAPF Act turned that hope into another chapter of injustice.

Even Lord Shri Ram’s 14-year exile came to an end. When will the exile of justice for CRPF personnel end? When will this Ravana of injustice finally be defeated?

A force that has sacrificed everything for the nation deserves justice, dignity and a fair career—not 14 years of neglect!

[CAPF Soldiers @CAPFSoldiers]

Deeply grieved by the passing of Shri B N Sharma ,Inspector General, BSF( Retd) - a distinguished officer and a true sentinel of the nation. His life's work was marked by exceptional valour ,steadfast integrity and an unyielding devotion to duty.He was a true stalwart whose life embodied courage , discipline and a unwavering sense of duty to the nation.
Throughout his years of service, he embodied the finest traditions of Border Security Force and illuminated path for generations of those in uniform , embodying the highest ideals of service and sacrifice.
Even in retirement, his legacy remained one of the dedication and a purpose - a guiding light for future generations of officers' who will look to his life as a benchmark of honour to the nation and entire BSF fraternity.
We extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved family and in this hour of grief , we remember with profound respect a life lived in the highest service of the nation. May his noble soul rest in eternal peace.

[Rakesh Kumar @rakeshmi1985]

@CAPFSoldiers Om Shanti !!CAPF fraternity will remember his immense contribution . Praying for strength to his family

[Jitender Bhardwaj @journo_jitendra]

#CAPF के मौजूदा और पूर्व जवानों/अफसरों के परिजन गुरुवार को महात्मा गांधी के समाधि स्थल राजघाट पर पहुंचे। उन्होंने #CAPF बिल 2026, जिसे पिछले दिनों संसद की मंजूरी मिली है, को काला कानून बताया है।पूर्व अफसरों ने सरकार से इस कानून को वापस लेने और #OGAS #OPS लागू करने की मांग की है।

[Rakesh Kumar @rakeshmi1985]

ताड़मेटला शहीदों को नमन 🫡💐 जय हिंद जय सी आर पी एफ 🫡

[Rakesh Kumar @rakeshmi1985]

@aajtakradio Officers from CAPF. They are there from ADG to DG posts and they can do all coordination ( although this has been checked and negated by Supreme Court) with state agencies !!!

[Rakesh Kumar @rakeshmi1985]

@aajtakradio Also,
It is not a matter of fixing quota and other things!
I must ask a question through this channel, as a right activist can you justify the fundamental rights of equality and equal opportunity be suppressed by law??
And Second thing- no one is asking complete ouster of IPS

[Rakesh Kumar @rakeshmi1985]

@aajtakradio Sir, I think you have missed the context, CAPF gp A officers are OGAS since 1986, which has a defining feature of closed cadre upto SAG level ( here upto IG rank). This has been established by Supreme Court also and ordered to stop deputation till IG in next 2 years.

[KAMAL KANT SHARMA @kamalkant1961]

Respected @KirenRijiju ji, Namaskar.
Cc: @PMOIndia @narendramodi

You come from a region where the first rays of the sun bring energy and positivity to the entire nation. Your personality too has always reflected that same energy—be it your communication, your cultural expression, or your public life. That is why CAPF personnel, both jawans and officers, have always held you in high regard.

However, some of your arguments regarding the CAPF Bill do not align with the facts.

1. Comparison with DSP—
CAPF officers are directly recruited through UPSC into Group-A services, whereas in most states, DSP is a Group-B level entry. This comparison itself is factually flawed.

2. On the ADG point—
It was stated that this is the first time an ADG has been appointed, whereas as early as 2009, Shri Dey from the CRPF cadre was already appointed as ADG during the Congress government.

3. Most importantly—
Neither the Supreme Court of India directed that CAPF officers be made DG, nor did CAPF officers ever demand such a change.
There were no directions regarding ADG, Special DG, or DG.

Which means—
no necessity, no demand… yet the Bill was introduced.

In fact, there was no need to bring such a Bill at all. The issue could have been addressed through a simple administrative order, which would have upheld the justice granted by the Supreme Court to CAPF officers, while also preserving their self-respect. At the same time, it would have reflected the government’s sensitivity towards its soldiers and those who lay down their lives for the nation.

Sir, this was a matter that required facts, dialogue, and sensitivity—yet all three appear to be missing.

Had there been dialogue, the truth would have emerged.
Had there been coordination, a solution could have been found.
Had there been sensitivity, the dignity of CAPF personnel would not have been hurt.

It is possible that you too were given incomplete or incorrect information—just as it is possible that similar incorrect inputs may have reached respected @narendramodi ji.

But the outcome is clear—
the dignity of those who have dedicated their lives to the nation has been hurt.

I sincerely request you—
please engage directly with CAPF officers once.
The facts will become clear.

Truth, dialogue, and sensitivity—these alone can lead to a just resolution.

[Mahua Moitra @MahuaMoitra]

IPS deputation in CAPF is being weaponised against Opposition states during elections. IPS officers from BJP states parachuting into Bengal as controlling officers CAPF

[Congress @INCIndia]

असिस्टेंट कमांडर अजय मलिक ने 2012-13 में UPSC की परीक्षा पास की और CRPF में ज्वॉइन हुए। पिछले 14 साल में इनका जीवन शौर्य गाथा से कम नहीं है।

⦿ 2013 में खाई में CRPF की गाड़ी गिरी तो इन्होंने 9 जानों को बचाने का काम किया, इन्हें प्रधानमंत्री जीवन रक्षा मेडल दिया गया

⦿ 2017 में जम्मू-कश्मीर में तैनाती के दौरान कोबरा बटालियन को लीड करते हुए 3 आतंकियों को ढेर किया। इन्हें राष्ट्रपति ने पुलिस गैलेंट्री मेडल दिया

⦿ झारखंड में 1 करोड़ के इनामी नक्सली को ढेर किया

⦿ इस साल सारंडा के जंगलों में अपनी टुकड़ी का नेतृत्व करते हुए नक्सलियों का सामना कर रहे थे, जिसमें इनका पैर बम से उड़ गया

आज ये CRPF के दिल्ली हॉस्पिटल में हैं। वे 14 साल से देश के लिए जो कर सकते थे, उन्होंने वो किया लेकिन आज भी उन्हें अपनी पहली प्रमोशन का इंतजार है

ऐसे ही सैंकड़ों जवान हैं जो पिछले 15-20 साल से अपनी पहली प्रमोशन का इंतजार कर रहे हैं। ये मामला सिर्फ प्रमोशन का नहीं है, स्वाभिमान का भी है।

मेरी सरकार से मांग है-

⦁ CRPF के मोराल को बढ़ाने के लिए सरकार OGAS और NFFU दे
⦁ पैरा मिलिट्री फोर्सेस की छुट्टियों के दिन बढ़ाए जाएं
⦁ पैरा मिलिट्री फ्लैग डे फंड बनाया जाए
⦁ पैरा मिलिट्री सैनिक कल्याण बोर्ड का गठन हर राज्य में हो
⦁ हेल्थ सर्विसेस को बढ़ाया जाए

: लोकसभा में @DeependerSHooda जी का पूरा वक्तव्य-

[Rahul Gandhi @RahulGandhi]

असिस्टेंट कमांडेंट अजय मलिक जी ने नक्सली मुठभेड़ के दौरान IED ब्लास्ट में अपना एक पैर खो दिया - देश की रक्षा में सब कुछ दांव पर लगा दिया।

और इस बलिदान के बदले मिला क्या?
15 साल से अधिक की निष्ठापूर्ण सेवा के बावजूद - प्रमोशन नहीं, अपनी ही फोर्स को लीड करने का अधिकार नहीं। क्योंकि सभी शीर्ष पद IPS अफसरों के लिए आरक्षित हैं।

यह सिर्फ एक अफसर की पीड़ा नहीं - यह लाखों CAPF जवानों के साथ हो रहा संस्थागत अन्याय है।

ये जवान सीमाओं पर तैनात रहते हैं, आतंक और नक्सलवाद से लोहा लेते हैं, लोकतंत्र के उत्सव चुनावों को सुरक्षित बनाते हैं। लेकिन जब इनके अधिकार और सम्मान की बात आती है, तो व्यवस्था मुँह फेर लेती है।

खुद CAPF के जवान इस भेदभाव के विरुद्ध हैं। सुप्रीम कोर्ट तक ने इस व्यवस्था पर सवाल उठाए हैं। फिर भी, वर्तमान सरकार इसी अन्याय को कानूनी रूप से स्थायी बनाने पर आमादा है।

यह विधेयक केवल एक करियर रोकने का प्रयास नहीं - यह उन लोगों का मनोबल तोड़ने की कोशिश है जो देश की पहली रक्षा पंक्ति हैं। और जब उनका मनोबल टूटता है, तो राष्ट्रीय सुरक्षा की नींव हिलती है।

हम CAPF के जवानों का सम्मान सिर्फ शब्दों में नहीं, नीतियों में करते हैं। कांग्रेस का साफ वादा है - हमारी सरकार आते ही यह भेदभावपूर्ण कानून समाप्त होगा। क्योंकि जो देश के लिए लड़ता है, उसे नेतृत्व का अधिकार मिलना ही चाहिए।

[NND Dubey @NNDDubey]

CAPF Bill-2026@ Today the Govt lost opportunity to prove upholding justice, fairness & unbiasedness towards CAPFs. Trust is shaken to see how the ruling Party MsP gave roundabout answers of the concerns raised by the opposition MsP during extended debates. Sad

[Congress @INCIndia]

जो जवान देश की रक्षा करते हैं, ये सरकार उनके भविष्य और पदोन्नति का गला घोंटना चाहती है।

आज हमारे देश में लोकतंत्र जिंदा है, तो उसका एक कारण हमारे देश की पैरामिलिट्री फोर्स भी है, जिनका इस्तेमाल चुनाव के दौरान किया जाता है।

पैरामिलिट्री फोर्स के अंदर पिछले 5 साल में 529 जवानों ने देश के लिए अपनी कुर्बानी दी है। आज सरकार ऐसे जांबाजों का प्रमोशन रोक रही है।

ये शर्म की बात है।

जब सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने कह दिया है कि पैरामिलिट्री फोर्स के अधिकारियों के साथ अन्याय हो रहा है, तो सरकार कानून बनाकर उनका प्रमोशन क्यों रोक रही है?

: राज्यसभा में @ajaymaken जी का पूरा वक्तव्य-

[Shashi Tharoor @ShashiTharoor]

As Parliament takes up the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill, 2026 in the week ahead, I share my letter to the Hon’ble Home Minister @AmitShah conveying a representation received from CAPF veterans on certain service-related and institutional matters, requesting that their concerns receive due and considered attention.

[Yogyan Singh @YogyanSingh]

No developed nation allows non-specialists to head highly specialised security forces. Yet in India, all CAPFs (CRPF, BSF, ITBP, SSB, CISF) specialised forces are led by IPS officers with least experience in these forces’ culture, ethos, operations, or personnel welfare. Leadership is not merit-based but determined solely by IPS seniority. Worse, the practice extends beyond the DG post, SDGs and ADGs are also routinely filled by “parachuted” IPS officers, sidelining about 13,000 seasoned CAPF cadre officers with 30–35 years of frontline experience. Deputation quotas for IPS remain grossly disproportionate: 20% at DIG, 50% at IG, 66% at ADG, 100% at SDG and DG levels.
This ensures that some cadre officers reach DIG, fee reach IG, none or one at ADG and no one reach’s SDG or DG. Major policy decisions stay firmly in IPS hands. CAPF officers, selected through rigorous UPSC exams tailored for each force’s unique role (border defence, internal security, CI ops, aviation, vital installation & industrial security, VIP protection), are systematically marginalised.
If the proposed legislation passes as per media reports, it will be a lasting stain on the present government. The Supreme Court has twice upheld cadre officers grievances and dismissed the Government’s review petition, directing phased reduction of deputation-not its entrenchment through new law. This reflects a colonial mindset: the belief that CAPFs cannot be trusted under their own officers. It mirrors the Kauravas’ refusal to yield even five villages, an intransigence that led to the Mahabharata.
Good sense must prevail, it must stop immediately as lots of disharmony it has already caused in these forces.

[Congress @INCIndia]

नेता विपक्ष श्री @RahulGandhi ने असिस्टेंट कमांडेंट अजय मलिक जी और उनके परिवार से मुलाकात कर उनके संघर्ष को सुना।

अजय मलिक जी ने 15 साल तक अदम्य साहस और समर्पण के साथ देश की सेवा और सुरक्षा की है, लेकिन आज उनकी तरह केंद्रीय सशस्त्र पुलिस बल (CAPF) के कई अधिकारी गंभीर चुनौतियों का सामना कर रहे हैं।

CAPF में ऊंचे पद IPS अफसरों के लिए आरक्षित होने के कारण फ़ोर्स के अधिकारियों को वहां तक पहुंचने में 25 से 30 वर्ष लग जाते हैं। समय पर प्रमोशन न मिलने पर अधिकारियों को उचित वेतन वृद्धि और उससे जुड़ी सुविधांए भी नहीं मिलती।

सुप्रीम कोर्ट द्वारा मई, 2025 में इस व्यवस्था को सुधारने के आदेश के बाद भी मोदी सरकार इसी व्यवस्था को स्थायी करने के लिए कानून बनाने की तैयारी में है।

देश के वीर सपूत सम्मान, समर्थन और न्याय के हकदार हैं। हम उनकी आवाज को पूरी मजबूती के साथ उठाएंगे।

[Krishna Rao, K 🇮🇳 @krishnaraobsf]

Appreciable that certain sections of lawmakers are initiating the issue of structural leadership within CAPFs & the impending statutory intervention for IPS deputation. Let us not forget that this is not about political gains or brownie points, but a 'struggle' for 'rightful dues' of CAPFs, something that the Honourable Supreme Court of India had upheld!

#CAPFs

[The Hindu @the_hindu]

Opposition questions govt.’s plan to introduce Bill to codify deputation of IPS officers in Central Armed Police Force
✍️@vijaita
https://t.co/lYbfFnIzBS

[Raghav Chadha @raghav_chadha]

When a soldier guards our borders, he does not calculate his sacrifice in tax slabs.

He spends Diwali in a bunker. Eid on the border. Misses family milestones. And sometimes he loses a part of his body in service of the nation.

That disability pension is not income. It is compensation for a wound carried for life.

Yet under the Budget 2026 provisions, whether that pension is taxed or not depends on when the soldier retired. Not on the injury he suffered or the sacrifice he made.

Two soldiers. One wound. Two tax rules.

Soldier A gets injured and leaves the Army — his disability pension is tax-free.
Soldier B gets injured but continues serving the nation — his disability pension will be taxed

Same injury. Same sacrifice.
But the one who served longer is punished more.

A soldier doesn’t calculate sacrifice in tax slabs.
You can tax income. You cannot tax sacrifice.