Restore old pension, demands ex-paramilitary forces’ assn

The Alliance of All Ex-Paramilitary Forces Welfare Association has sought restoration of old pensions, organised group A service status and withdrawal of a ‘draconian’ law passed by Parliament.

During a press conference, association general secretary Ranbir Singh stated that paramilitary personnel who maintain strict vigilance from streets to the borders, were repeatedly forced to appeal to the courts for their pensions, promotions and other welfare-related issues.

Alliance president ADG (retd) HR Singh expressed surprise at the Central Government’s passing of the CAPF General Administration Bill 2026 in Parliament, challenging the Supreme Court’s landmark decision on May 23, 2025, and demanded the withdrawal of this law.

Anand Nimbadia, ITBP IG (veteran), sought the creation of a separate ministry for central security forces to focus on their concerns and ensure consistent policy attention. Former BSF IG Vikas Chandra questioned how the government could label the country’s first line of defence force as a civilian force.

General secretary Ranbir Singh demanded the restoration of the old pension system for paramilitary forces. He said that ex-paramilitary families would hold a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar on May 6, demanding the repeal of the black law and the restoration of the old pension.