The Lok Sabha approved the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill 2026 on Thursday, passing it by a voice vote amidst significant protests from opposition members. The bill, which had already been cleared by the Rajya Sabha, is perceived as a move to counter a Supreme Court ruling that mandated a reduction in the number of Indian Police Service (IPS) officers in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). Opposition leaders, including Congress MP Harish Chandra Meena and Samajwadi Party MP Dharmendra Yadav, criticized the government for not consulting stakeholders before introducing the bill and for allegedly undermining the morale of CAPF personnel. They argued that the bill prioritizes centralized powers for IPS officers over the interests of CAPF members, many of whom feel their contributions are overlooked. Additionally, MPs like Mahua Moitra from the Trinamool Congress raised concerns about the status of personnel killed on duty, advocating for martyr recognition. In response, Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai accused the opposition of politicizing the issue, suggesting that their criticisms were not based on the bill's merits but rather on political motives.