Rahul Gandhi thanks SPG for service after withdrawal of security cover

After Union Home Ministry downgred security cover of Gandhi family from SPG to Z+ level, Rahul Gandhi on Friday evening expressed his gratitude to elite unit for protecting him and his family. On Twitter, he thanked members of Special Protection Group for ir dedication and for a journey filled with "affection and learning". former Congress president along with  current Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and sister Priyanka will w be guarded by commandos of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and National Security Guards (NSG).

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Congress alleges 'vindictive politics'

Top Congress party leers have accused Bharatiya Janata Party of engaging in "vendetta politics". Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said move shows BJP's "mental bankruptcy". Indian Youth Congress members protested outside Home Minister Amit Shah's residence. Earlier in day, official Twitter handle of Indian Youth Congress h informed about carrying out protests outside official residence of Home Minister.

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Speaking at a press conference in Delhi, Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal said, "Two former Prime Ministers of country – Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi were murdered. It was former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who amended law to give family of Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi SPG cover. In what circumstances Home Ministry decided to do this. Usually, SPG security is under Cabinet Secretary and t with Home Ministry but here Home Ministry has issued withdrawal tice. On what basis y have withdrawn SPG cover. y are playing with life of Sonia, Rahul, and Priyanka."

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