Jaipur, March 25 Senior Congress leader Dharmendra Rathore criticized the Centre on Wednesday over issues related to Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel, alleging delays in promotions and raising concerns over a proposed legislation.
In a statement, he said that CAPF personnel, despite years of service, often face long delays in promotions, sometimes extending up to 25-30 years.
Referring to recent interactions by Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi with an assistant commandant and his family, the Congress leader said that concerns of CAPF officers had been highlighted at the national level.
He also said that its president Mallikarjun Kharge had written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging the implementation of a Supreme Court ruling related to the service conditions of the officers.
According to the statement, the court favored granting organized cadre status to the officers and ensuring timely promotions within their own cadre.
However, the Congress expressed concern over the proposed CAPF (General Administration) Bill, 2026, alleging that it seeks to make the appointment of IPS officers to senior posts permanent.
The party said that such a move could be contrary to the spirit of the Supreme Court's directions and called for steps to address the grievances of CAPF personnel.
It urged the government to implement the court's orders and ensure fair service conditions for CAPF officers.