22:24 November 08
'BJP is afraid of Gandhi family,' Adhir Ranjan Choudhary on SPG cover
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Choudhary lashed out at BJP after the withdrawal of SPG cover from the Gandhi family.
"Bhartiya Janata Party is afraid of the Gandhi family, especially after Maharashtra and Haryana assembly elections. The withdrawal of SPG cover is nothing but humiliation to the family," the leader said.
21:33 November 08
Sonia and Rahul Gandhi must be given SPG security: Siddaramaiah on SPG cover
Criticising the withdrawal of SPG cover from the Gandhi family, Senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah accused the BJP government of doing hatred politics.
"Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi must be given SPG security or else we will protest," he said.
20:21 November 08
Rahul Gandhi thanks SPG personnel for protecting him and his family
A big thank you to all my brothers & sisters in the SPG who worked tirelessly to protect me & my family over the years. Thank you for your dedication, your constant support & for a journey filled with affection & learning. It has been a privilege. All the best for a great future.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) November 8, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="">A big thank you to all my brothers & sisters in the SPG who worked tirelessly to protect me & my family over the years. Thank you for your dedication, your constant support & for a journey filled with affection & learning. It has been a privilege. All the best for a great future.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) November 8, 2019
A big thank you to all my brothers & sisters in the SPG who worked tirelessly to protect me & my family over the years. Thank you for your dedication, your constant support & for a journey filled with affection & learning. It has been a privilege. All the best for a great future.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) November 8, 2019
Thanking personnel from SPG, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi wished them luck for the future.
"A big thank you to all my brothers & sisters in the SPG who worked tirelessly to protect me & my family over the years. Thank you for your dedication, your constant support & for a journey filled with affection & learning. It has been a privilege. All the best for a great future," he said via his official Twitter handle.
20:01 November 08
Capt Amarinder urges centre to review decision in prevailing security scenario
Strongly condemning the withdrawal of SPG cover from Sonia Gandhi and her children, Rahul and Priyanka, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has demanded immediate revocation of the central government’s 'politically motivated’ decision.
Reacting to the announcement of the Centre’s decision, the Chief Minister urged the central government to reconsider its decision, particularly in view of the security scenario currently prevailing in the country, with the terror threat from across the border growing every day.
"Considering that Sonia Gandhi’s husband Rajiv Gandhi and mother-in-law Indira Gandhi were assassinated, the grant of SPG cover to the Gandhi family was not political favour but a necessity," said Captain Amarinder.
"By withdrawing the Special Protection (SPG) cover of the Congress President, as well as MP Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, the central government had shown extreme pettiness and a total disregard for the safety of a family that had made huge sacrifices for the country," the Chief Minister said.
Recalling the SPG withdrawal of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh a few months ago, the Chief Minister said neither decision was based on ground reality. The reason given for SPG withdrawal of the Gandhis clearly endorsed this, he said, citing reports indicating that the security review that led to the latest decision had found that the Gandhi family ‘did not cooperate and impeded the smooth functioning of SPG by not using the SPG protection on several occasions.’
“Does that justify the withdrawal of the SPG cover from the family,” he asked, adding that if the Centre did feel so strongly about this, it should have taken up the matter with the Gandhis. Not using the SPG protection cannot be interpreted to mean that the security threat that had necessitated the cover in the first place had disappeared, he added.
The captain said that in Punjab, he had ensured the continuation of the same security cover to former Chief Minister, Parkash Singh Badal, and his son and former Deputy Chief Minister, Sukhbir Badal, that they enjoyed while in office in view of the threat they continue to face.
19:20 November 08
PM and Home Minister have no regard for the Constitution: Surjewala
Lashing out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala said that with this decision, the country has witnessed an act of revenge and political vendetta.
He added that, "Our PM and Home Minister do not care about either the Constitution or the law of India. They also have no regard for democracy."
Surjewala said that the BJP has forcefully withdrawn the SPG cover from the Gandhis.
"Their act reflects the level that both of them could go down to in order to defeat their political rivals," he added.
17:58 November 08
PM Modi and Shah blinded by personal revenge, says KC Venugopal
"PM Modi & Home Minister Amit Shah has been blinded by personal revenge & political vendetta," said Congress leader KC Venugopal.
He said that this is proved by the unceremonious withdrawal of SPG cover of ma'am Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi.
Further speaking on the matter he said that two former PMs of India, Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi were murdered & it was Atal Bihari Vajpayee who amended the law to give the family of Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi, the SPG cover. Modi & Shah have undone it now.
16:57 November 08
Withdrawal of SPG cover is a personal vendetta, says Ahmed Patel
The BJP has descended to the ultimate personal vendetta mechanism, compromising the lives of family members of 2 Former Prime Ministers to acts of terror and violence.
— Ahmed Patel (@ahmedpatel) November 8, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="">The BJP has descended to the ultimate personal vendetta mechanism, compromising the lives of family members of 2 Former Prime Ministers to acts of terror and violence.
— Ahmed Patel (@ahmedpatel) November 8, 2019
The BJP has descended to the ultimate personal vendetta mechanism, compromising the lives of family members of 2 Former Prime Ministers to acts of terror and violence.
— Ahmed Patel (@ahmedpatel) November 8, 2019
New Delhi: After the Special Protection Group (SPG) security cover of Congress president Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was withdrawn, senior party leader Ahmed Patel on Friday accused the BJP-led Central government of indulging in 'personal vendetta mechanism.'
"The BJP has descended to the ultimate personal vendetta mechanism, compromising the lives of family members of 2 Former Prime Ministers to acts of terror and violence," tweeted Patel.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) reviewed the security cover of three Congress leaders and later took the decision to withdraw their SPG security cover.
The Central government has now decided to provide them with Z plus security cover. The CRPF personnel will now guard the members of Gandhi family.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the only person, who will be under the SPG protection.
After the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi, the SPG Act was amended to provide security to former Prime Ministers and their immediate families for a period of 10 years from the date on which the former Prime Minister ceased to hold office.
22:24 November 08
'BJP is afraid of Gandhi family,' Adhir Ranjan Choudhary on SPG cover
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Choudhary lashed out at BJP after the withdrawal of SPG cover from the Gandhi family.
"Bhartiya Janata Party is afraid of the Gandhi family, especially after Maharashtra and Haryana assembly elections. The withdrawal of SPG cover is nothing but humiliation to the family," the leader said.
21:33 November 08
Sonia and Rahul Gandhi must be given SPG security: Siddaramaiah on SPG cover
Criticising the withdrawal of SPG cover from the Gandhi family, Senior Congress leader Siddaramaiah accused the BJP government of doing hatred politics.
"Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi must be given SPG security or else we will protest," he said.
20:21 November 08
Rahul Gandhi thanks SPG personnel for protecting him and his family
A big thank you to all my brothers & sisters in the SPG who worked tirelessly to protect me & my family over the years. Thank you for your dedication, your constant support & for a journey filled with affection & learning. It has been a privilege. All the best for a great future.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) November 8, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="">A big thank you to all my brothers & sisters in the SPG who worked tirelessly to protect me & my family over the years. Thank you for your dedication, your constant support & for a journey filled with affection & learning. It has been a privilege. All the best for a great future.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) November 8, 2019
A big thank you to all my brothers & sisters in the SPG who worked tirelessly to protect me & my family over the years. Thank you for your dedication, your constant support & for a journey filled with affection & learning. It has been a privilege. All the best for a great future.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) November 8, 2019
Thanking personnel from SPG, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi wished them luck for the future.
"A big thank you to all my brothers & sisters in the SPG who worked tirelessly to protect me & my family over the years. Thank you for your dedication, your constant support & for a journey filled with affection & learning. It has been a privilege. All the best for a great future," he said via his official Twitter handle.
20:01 November 08
Capt Amarinder urges centre to review decision in prevailing security scenario
Strongly condemning the withdrawal of SPG cover from Sonia Gandhi and her children, Rahul and Priyanka, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has demanded immediate revocation of the central government’s 'politically motivated’ decision.
Reacting to the announcement of the Centre’s decision, the Chief Minister urged the central government to reconsider its decision, particularly in view of the security scenario currently prevailing in the country, with the terror threat from across the border growing every day.
"Considering that Sonia Gandhi’s husband Rajiv Gandhi and mother-in-law Indira Gandhi were assassinated, the grant of SPG cover to the Gandhi family was not political favour but a necessity," said Captain Amarinder.
"By withdrawing the Special Protection (SPG) cover of the Congress President, as well as MP Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, the central government had shown extreme pettiness and a total disregard for the safety of a family that had made huge sacrifices for the country," the Chief Minister said.
Recalling the SPG withdrawal of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh a few months ago, the Chief Minister said neither decision was based on ground reality. The reason given for SPG withdrawal of the Gandhis clearly endorsed this, he said, citing reports indicating that the security review that led to the latest decision had found that the Gandhi family ‘did not cooperate and impeded the smooth functioning of SPG by not using the SPG protection on several occasions.’
“Does that justify the withdrawal of the SPG cover from the family,” he asked, adding that if the Centre did feel so strongly about this, it should have taken up the matter with the Gandhis. Not using the SPG protection cannot be interpreted to mean that the security threat that had necessitated the cover in the first place had disappeared, he added.
The captain said that in Punjab, he had ensured the continuation of the same security cover to former Chief Minister, Parkash Singh Badal, and his son and former Deputy Chief Minister, Sukhbir Badal, that they enjoyed while in office in view of the threat they continue to face.
19:20 November 08
PM and Home Minister have no regard for the Constitution: Surjewala
Lashing out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala said that with this decision, the country has witnessed an act of revenge and political vendetta.
He added that, "Our PM and Home Minister do not care about either the Constitution or the law of India. They also have no regard for democracy."
Surjewala said that the BJP has forcefully withdrawn the SPG cover from the Gandhis.
"Their act reflects the level that both of them could go down to in order to defeat their political rivals," he added.
17:58 November 08
PM Modi and Shah blinded by personal revenge, says KC Venugopal
"PM Modi & Home Minister Amit Shah has been blinded by personal revenge & political vendetta," said Congress leader KC Venugopal.
He said that this is proved by the unceremonious withdrawal of SPG cover of ma'am Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi.
Further speaking on the matter he said that two former PMs of India, Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi were murdered & it was Atal Bihari Vajpayee who amended the law to give the family of Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi, the SPG cover. Modi & Shah have undone it now.
16:57 November 08
Withdrawal of SPG cover is a personal vendetta, says Ahmed Patel
The BJP has descended to the ultimate personal vendetta mechanism, compromising the lives of family members of 2 Former Prime Ministers to acts of terror and violence.
— Ahmed Patel (@ahmedpatel) November 8, 2019 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="">The BJP has descended to the ultimate personal vendetta mechanism, compromising the lives of family members of 2 Former Prime Ministers to acts of terror and violence.
— Ahmed Patel (@ahmedpatel) November 8, 2019
The BJP has descended to the ultimate personal vendetta mechanism, compromising the lives of family members of 2 Former Prime Ministers to acts of terror and violence.
— Ahmed Patel (@ahmedpatel) November 8, 2019
New Delhi: After the Special Protection Group (SPG) security cover of Congress president Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was withdrawn, senior party leader Ahmed Patel on Friday accused the BJP-led Central government of indulging in 'personal vendetta mechanism.'
"The BJP has descended to the ultimate personal vendetta mechanism, compromising the lives of family members of 2 Former Prime Ministers to acts of terror and violence," tweeted Patel.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) reviewed the security cover of three Congress leaders and later took the decision to withdraw their SPG security cover.
The Central government has now decided to provide them with Z plus security cover. The CRPF personnel will now guard the members of Gandhi family.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the only person, who will be under the SPG protection.
After the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi, the SPG Act was amended to provide security to former Prime Ministers and their immediate families for a period of 10 years from the date on which the former Prime Minister ceased to hold office.
