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	{{Infobox legislation		{{Infobox legislation
	\| short_title = Special Protection Group (Amendment) Act, 2019		\| short_title = Special Protection Group (Amendment) Act, 2019
	\| legislature = [[Parliament of India]]		\| legislature = [[Parliament of India]]
	\| imagesize = 100		\| imagesize = 100
	\| imagealt = Emblem of India		\| imagealt = Emblem of India
	\| long_title = '''''An Act further to amend the Special Protection Group Act, 1988'''''.		\| long_title = '''''An Act further to amend the Special Protection Group Act, 1988'''''.
	\|considered_by = [[Parliament of India]]		\| considered_by = [[Parliament of India]]
	\| citation = [~~http~~://~~egazette~~.~~nic.in~~/~~WriteReadData~~/2019/~~214563~~.pdf Act No. 43 of 2019]		\| citation = [https://prsindia.org/files/bills_acts/bills_parliament/2019/THE%20SPECIAL%20PROTECTION%20GROUP%20(AMENDMENT).pdf Act No. 43 of 2019]
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	\| enacted_by = [[Lok Sabha]]		\| enacted_by = [[Lok Sabha]]
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	\| enacted_by2 = [[Rajya Sabha]]		\| enacted_by2 = [[Rajya Sabha]]
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	\| signed_by = [[Ram Nath Kovind]] <br />{{small\|[[President of India]]}}		\| signed_by = [[Ram Nath Kovind]] <br />{{small\|[[President of India]]}}
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	\| bill_citation = [https://prsindia.org/sites/default/files/bill_files/THE%20SPECIAL%20PROTECTION%20GROUP%20%28AMENDMENT%29.pdf Bill No. CCCLXV of 2019]		\| bill_citation = [https://prsindia.org/sites/default/files/bill_files/THE%20SPECIAL%20PROTECTION%20GROUP%20%28AMENDMENT%29.pdf Bill No. CCCLXV of 2019]
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	\| introduced_by = [[G. Kishan Reddy]] <br/>{{small\|[[Ministry of Home Affairs (India)\|Minister of State for Home Affairs]](in Lok Sabha)}} <br/>		\| introduced_by = [[G. Kishan Reddy]] <br/>{{small\|[[Ministry of Home Affairs (India)\|Minister of State for Home Affairs]](in Lok Sabha)}} <br/>
	[[Amit Shah]] <br/>{{small\|[[Minister of Home Affairs (India)\|Minister of Home Affairs]](in Rajya Sabha)}}		[[Amit Shah]] <br/>{{small\|[[Minister of Home Affairs (India)\|Minister of Home Affairs]](in Rajya Sabha)}}
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	\| keywords =		\| keywords =
	\| status = In force		\| status = In force
	}}		}}

	'''Special Protection Group (Amendment) Act, 2019''' is an act passed by [[Indian parliament]] in 2019 which reduces [[Special Protection Group]] cover to only Prime Minister, former Prime Minister and their immediate family members up to 5 years after ceasing post if they are residing at the residence allotted.<ref>{{cite book \| url=http://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2019/214563.pdf \| title=The Gazette of India \| date=9 December 2019 \| accessdate=12 December 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/parliament-winter-session-2019-highlights-union-home-minister-amit-shah-to-move-special-protection-g-2142435\|title=Parliament Highlights: SPG Bill Passed In Rajya Sabha After Congress Walkout\|website=NDTV.com\|access-date=2019-12-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/amit-shah-to-move-the-special-protection-group-amendment-bill-2019-in-rajya-sabha-today/articleshow/72341840.cms\|title=Amit Shah to move The Special Protection Group (Amendment) Bill, 2019 in Rajya Sabha today {{!}} India News - Times of India\|date=3 December 2019\|website=The Times of India\|language=en\|access-date=2019-12-03}}</ref> The bill amends Special Protection Group Act 1988 which was in application.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.prsindia.org/billtrack/special-protection-group-amendment-bill-2019\|title=The Special Protection Group (Amendment) Bill, 2019\|date=2019-11-25\|website=PRSIndia\|language=en\|access-date=2019-12-03}}</ref>		'''Special Protection Group (Amendment) Act, 2019''' is an act passed by [[Indian parliament]] in 2019 which reduces [[Special Protection Group]] cover to only Prime Minister, former Prime Minister and their immediate family members up to 5 years after ceasing post if they are residing at the residence allotted.<ref>{{cite book \| url=http://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2019/214563.pdf \| title=The Gazette of India \| date=9 December 2019 \| accessdate=12 December 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/parliament-winter-session-2019-highlights-union-home-minister-amit-shah-to-move-special-protection-g-2142435\|title=Parliament Highlights: SPG Bill Passed In Rajya Sabha After Congress Walkout\|website=NDTV.com\|access-date=2019-12-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/amit-shah-to-move-the-special-protection-group-amendment-bill-2019-in-rajya-sabha-today/articleshow/72341840.cms\|title=Amit Shah to move The Special Protection Group (Amendment) Bill, 2019 in Rajya Sabha today {{!}} India News - Times of India\|date=3 December 2019\|website=The Times of India\|language=en\|access-date=2019-12-03}}</ref> The bill amends Special Protection Group Act 1988 which was in application.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.prsindia.org/billtrack/special-protection-group-amendment-bill-2019\|title=The Special Protection Group (Amendment) Bill, 2019\|date=2019-11-25\|website=PRSIndia\|language=en\|access-date=2019-12-03}}</ref>

	== Enactment ==		== Enactment ==
	Bill was introduced in the [[Lok Sabha]], lower house of parliament, on 25 November 2019 by minister of state for home affairs--[[G. Kishan Reddy]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/centre-spg-act-amendment-bill-restrict-security-cover-lok-sabha-1622485-2019-11-25\|title=Centre introduces bill to restrict SPG cover to PM, ex-PM and families for 5 years\|author=Kamaljit Kaur\|date=25 November 2019\|website=India Today\|language=en\|access-date=2019-12-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/bill-to-amend-spg-act-introduced-in-lok-sabha/article30075636.ece\|title=Centre introduces Bill to amend SPG Act in Lok Sabha\|date=2019-11-25\|work=The Hindu\|access-date=2019-12-03\|others=Special Correspondent\|language=en-IN\|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> It was passed in Lok Sabha on 27 November 2019.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/spg-amendment-bill-passed-in-lok-sabha-1623064-2019-11-27\|title=SPG Bill passed in Lok Sabha as Congress MPs stage walkout {{!}} Who said what at Parliament debate\|author=Kamaljit Kaur\|website=India Today\|language=en\|access-date=2019-12-03\|date=27 November 2019}}</ref> On 3 December 2019, bill was introduced to [[Rajya Sabha]] by Home minister [[Amit Shah]] and was subsequently passed on the same day.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/news-analysis/story/parliament-nod-to-spg-bill-amit-shah-congress-spat-over-security-of-gandhis-1624790-2019-12-03\|title=Parliament nod to SPG Bill: Amit Shah-Congress spar over security of Gandhis\|author=Kamaljit Kaur\|website=India Today\|language=en\|access-date=2019-12-03\|date=3 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.firstpost.com/india/parliament-live-updates-lok-sabha-rajya-sabha-winter-session-spg-protection-bill-daman-diu-dadra-nagar-haveli-amit-shah-congress-priyanka-gandhi-bjp-7731291.html\|title=Parliament Updates: Amit Shah says 'coincidence' when asked about security breach at Priyanka Gandhi's home as RS passes SPG Amendment Bill\|website=Firstpost\|access-date=2019-12-03}}</ref>		Bill was introduced in the [[Lok Sabha]], lower house of parliament, on 25 November 2019 by minister of state for home affairs--[[G. Kishan Reddy]].<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/centre-spg-act-amendment-bill-restrict-security-cover-lok-sabha-1622485-2019-11-25\|title=Centre introduces bill to restrict SPG cover to PM, ex-PM and families for 5 years\|author=Kamaljit Kaur\|date=25 November 2019\|website=India Today\|language=en\|access-date=2019-12-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news\|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/bill-to-amend-spg-act-introduced-in-lok-sabha/article30075636.ece\|title=Centre introduces Bill to amend SPG Act in Lok Sabha\|date=2019-11-25\|work=The Hindu\|access-date=2019-12-03\|others=Special Correspondent\|language=en-IN\|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> It was passed in Lok Sabha on 27 November 2019.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/spg-amendment-bill-passed-in-lok-sabha-1623064-2019-11-27\|title=SPG Bill passed in Lok Sabha as Congress MPs stage walkout {{!}} Who said what at Parliament debate\|author=Kamaljit Kaur\|website=India Today\|language=en\|access-date=2019-12-03\|date=27 November 2019}}</ref> On 3 December 2019, bill was introduced to [[Rajya Sabha]] by Home minister [[Amit Shah]] and was subsequently passed on the same day.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/news-analysis/story/parliament-nod-to-spg-bill-amit-shah-congress-spat-over-security-of-gandhis-1624790-2019-12-03\|title=Parliament nod to SPG Bill: Amit Shah-Congress spar over security of Gandhis\|author=Kamaljit Kaur\|website=India Today\|language=en\|access-date=2019-12-03\|date=3 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.firstpost.com/india/parliament-live-updates-lok-sabha-rajya-sabha-winter-session-spg-protection-bill-daman-diu-dadra-nagar-haveli-amit-shah-congress-priyanka-gandhi-bjp-7731291.html\|title=Parliament Updates: Amit Shah says 'coincidence' when asked about security breach at Priyanka Gandhi's home as RS passes SPG Amendment Bill\|website=Firstpost\|date=3 December 2019\|access-date=2019-12-03}}</ref>

	It was assented by the President on 9 December 2019 and became an act.<ref>https://www.scconline.com/blog/post/2019/12/10/special-group-protection-amendment-act-2019-receives-presidents-assent/</ref>		It was assented by the President on 9 December 2019 and became an act.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.scconline.com/blog/post/2019/12/10/special-group-protection-amendment-act-2019-receives-presidents-assent/\|title = Special Protection Group (Amendment) Act, 2019 receives President's assent\|date = 10 December 2019}}</ref>

	== Reaction ==		== Reaction ==
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	[[Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury]], leader of opposition in Lok Sabha, called the bill and move to amend the Special Protection Group Act 1988 as 'Political Vendetta' and alleged that government was trying to target the family which lost two lives for nation.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/politics/youre-targeting-a-family-that-has-sacrificed-two-lives-for-nation-chowdhury-on-spg-amendment-bill20191127210638/\|title=You're targeting a family that has sacrificed two lives for nation: Chowdhury on SPG (Amendment) Bill\|website=www.aninews.in\|language=en\|access-date=2019-12-03}}</ref> RJD leader [[Manoj Jha]] and CPI leader [[Binoy Viswam]] also supported the claim.<ref name="Desk">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/security-cant-be-status-symbol-parliament-passes-spg-bill-amid-walk-out-by-congress-809798\|title='Security can't be status symbol': Parliament passes SPG Bill amid walk-out by Congress\|last=Desk\|first=IBT News\|date=2019-12-03\|website=International Business Times, India Edition\|language=english\|access-date=2019-12-03}}</ref>		[[Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury]], leader of opposition in Lok Sabha, called the bill and move to amend the Special Protection Group Act 1988 as 'Political Vendetta' and alleged that government was trying to target the family which lost two lives for nation.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/politics/youre-targeting-a-family-that-has-sacrificed-two-lives-for-nation-chowdhury-on-spg-amendment-bill20191127210638/\|title=You're targeting a family that has sacrificed two lives for nation: Chowdhury on SPG (Amendment) Bill\|website=www.aninews.in\|language=en\|access-date=2019-12-03}}</ref> RJD leader [[Manoj Jha]] and CPI leader [[Binoy Viswam]] also supported the claim.<ref name="Desk">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/security-cant-be-status-symbol-parliament-passes-spg-bill-amid-walk-out-by-congress-809798\|title='Security can't be status symbol': Parliament passes SPG Bill amid walk-out by Congress\|last=Desk\|first=IBT News\|date=2019-12-03\|website=International Business Times, India Edition\|language=english\|access-date=2019-12-03}}</ref>

	Amit Shah, [[Minister of Home Affairs (India)\|Home minister of India]], alleged that previous amendments in Special Protection Group Act 1988 were attempts to ensure continued protection for a family.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-lok-sabha-passes-spg-amendment-bill-amit-shah-says-earlier-amendments-only-to-ensure-continued-cover-for-a-family-2803466\|title=Lok Sabha passes SPG (Amendment) Bill, Amit Shah says earlier amendments only to ensure continued cover for a family\|date=2019-11-27\|website=DNA India\|language=en\|access-date=2019-12-03}}</ref> In addition, he alleged that amendments to the act were effected in 1991, 1994, 1999 and 2003 and one more amendment was being brought to revert the original spirit of the act.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.news18.com/news/politics/lok-sabha-passes-spg-bill-after-cong-walkout-over-amit-shahs-statement-on-gandhis-2403065.html\|title=Lok Sabha Passes SPG Bill After Congress Walkout Over Amit Shah's Statement on Gandhis\|website=News18\|access-date=2019-12-03}}</ref><ref name=":1" />		Amit Shah, [[Minister of Home Affairs (India)\|Home minister of India]], alleged that previous amendments in Special Protection Group Act 1988 were attempts to ensure continued protection for a family.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-lok-sabha-passes-spg-amendment-bill-amit-shah-says-earlier-amendments-only-to-ensure-continued-cover-for-a-family-2803466\|title=Lok Sabha passes SPG (Amendment) Bill, Amit Shah says earlier amendments only to ensure continued cover for a family\|date=2019-11-27\|website=DNA India\|language=en\|access-date=2019-12-03}}</ref> In addition, he alleged that amendments to the act were effected in 1991, 1994, 1999 and 2003 and one more amendment was being brought to revert the original spirit of the act.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.news18.com/news/politics/lok-sabha-passes-spg-bill-after-cong-walkout-over-amit-shahs-statement-on-gandhis-2403065.html\|title=Lok Sabha Passes SPG Bill After Congress Walkout Over Amit Shah's Statement on Gandhis\|website=News18\|date=27 November 2019\|access-date=2019-12-03}}</ref><ref name=":1" />

	=== Rajya Sabha ===		=== Rajya Sabha ===

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	=== Lok Sabha ===		=== Lok Sabha ===
	While introducing the bill in Lok Sabha, Reddy said that there was no cut off period in existing act for providing SPG protection to former prime ministers or members of their immediate families.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/spg-bill-modi-amit-shah-debate-gandhis-controversy-security-cover-1622995-2019-11-27\|title=Special means only for PM: Amit Shah begins debate on SPG Bill in Lok Sabha\|last=Delhi\|first=India Today Web Desk New\|date=27 November 2019\|website=India Today\|language=en\|access-date=2019-12-03}}</ref>		While introducing the bill in Lok Sabha, Reddy said that there was no cut off period in existing act for providing SPG protection to former prime ministers and members of their immediate families.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/spg-bill-modi-amit-shah-debate-gandhis-controversy-security-cover-1622995-2019-11-27\|title=Special means only for PM: Amit Shah begins debate on SPG Bill in Lok Sabha\|last=Delhi\|first=India Today Web Desk New\|date=27 November 2019\|website=India Today\|language=en\|access-date=2019-12-03}}</ref>

	[[Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury]], leader of opposition in Lok Sabha, called the bill and move to amend the Special Protection Group Act 1988 as 'Political Vendetta' and alleged that government was trying to target the family which lost two lives for nation.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/politics/youre-targeting-a-family-that-has-sacrificed-two-lives-for-nation-chowdhury-on-spg-amendment-bill20191127210638/\|title=You're targeting a family that has sacrificed two lives for nation: Chowdhury on SPG (Amendment) Bill\|website=www.aninews.in\|language=en\|access-date=2019-12-03}}</ref> RJD leader [[Manoj Jha]] and CPI leader [[Binoy Viswam]] also supported the claim.<ref name="Desk">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/security-cant-be-status-symbol-parliament-passes-spg-bill-amid-walk-out-by-congress-809798\|title='Security can't be status symbol': Parliament passes SPG Bill amid walk-out by Congress\|last=Desk\|first=IBT News\|date=2019-12-03\|website=International Business Times, India Edition\|language=english\|access-date=2019-12-03}}</ref>		[[Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury]], leader of opposition in Lok Sabha, called the bill and move to amend the Special Protection Group Act 1988 as 'Political Vendetta' and alleged that government was trying to target the family which lost two lives for nation.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/politics/youre-targeting-a-family-that-has-sacrificed-two-lives-for-nation-chowdhury-on-spg-amendment-bill20191127210638/\|title=You're targeting a family that has sacrificed two lives for nation: Chowdhury on SPG (Amendment) Bill\|website=www.aninews.in\|language=en\|access-date=2019-12-03}}</ref> RJD leader [[Manoj Jha]] and CPI leader [[Binoy Viswam]] also supported the claim.<ref name="Desk">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/security-cant-be-status-symbol-parliament-passes-spg-bill-amid-walk-out-by-congress-809798\|title='Security can't be status symbol': Parliament passes SPG Bill amid walk-out by Congress\|last=Desk\|first=IBT News\|date=2019-12-03\|website=International Business Times, India Edition\|language=english\|access-date=2019-12-03}}</ref>

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'''Special Protection Group (Amendment) Act, 2019''' is an act passed by [[Indian parliament]] in 2019 which reduces [[Special Protection Group]] cover to only Prime Minister, former Prime Minister and their immediate family members up to 5 years after ceasing post if they are residing at the residence allotted.<ref>{{cite book | url=http://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2019/214563.pdf | title=The Gazette of India | date=9 December 2019 | accessdate=12 December 2020 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/parliament-winter-session-2019-highlights-union-home-minister-amit-shah-to-move-special-protection-g-2142435|title=Parliament Highlights: SPG Bill Passed In Rajya Sabha After Congress Walkout|website=NDTV.com|access-date=2019-12-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/amit-shah-to-move-the-special-protection-group-amendment-bill-2019-in-rajya-sabha-today/articleshow/72341840.cms|title=Amit Shah to move The Special Protection Group (Amendment) Bill, 2019 in Rajya Sabha today {{!}} India News - Times of India|date=3 December 2019|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-12-03}}</ref> The bill amends Special Protection Group Act 1988 which was in application.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.prsindia.org/billtrack/special-protection-group-amendment-bill-2019|title=The Special Protection Group (Amendment) Bill, 2019|date=2019-11-25|website=PRSIndia|language=en|access-date=2019-12-03}}</ref>

== Enactment ==
Bill was introduced in the [[Lok Sabha]], lower house of parliament, on 25 November 2019 by minister of state for home affairs--[[G. Kishan Reddy]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/centre-spg-act-amendment-bill-restrict-security-cover-lok-sabha-1622485-2019-11-25|title=Centre introduces bill to restrict SPG cover to PM, ex-PM and families for 5 years|author=Kamaljit Kaur|date=25 November 2019|website=India Today|language=en|access-date=2019-12-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/bill-to-amend-spg-act-introduced-in-lok-sabha/article30075636.ece|title=Centre introduces Bill to amend SPG Act in Lok Sabha|date=2019-11-25|work=The Hindu|access-date=2019-12-03|others=Special Correspondent|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref> It was passed in Lok Sabha on 27 November 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/spg-amendment-bill-passed-in-lok-sabha-1623064-2019-11-27|title=SPG Bill passed in Lok Sabha as Congress MPs stage walkout {{!}} Who said what at Parliament debate|author=Kamaljit Kaur|website=India Today|language=en|access-date=2019-12-03|date=27 November 2019}}</ref> On 3 December 2019, bill was introduced to [[Rajya Sabha]] by Home minister [[Amit Shah]] and was subsequently passed on the same day.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/news-analysis/story/parliament-nod-to-spg-bill-amit-shah-congress-spat-over-security-of-gandhis-1624790-2019-12-03|title=Parliament nod to SPG Bill: Amit Shah-Congress spar over security of Gandhis|author=Kamaljit Kaur|website=India Today|language=en|access-date=2019-12-03|date=3 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/india/parliament-live-updates-lok-sabha-rajya-sabha-winter-session-spg-protection-bill-daman-diu-dadra-nagar-haveli-amit-shah-congress-priyanka-gandhi-bjp-7731291.html|title=Parliament Updates: Amit Shah says 'coincidence' when asked about security breach at Priyanka Gandhi's home as RS passes SPG Amendment Bill|website=Firstpost|access-date=2019-12-03}}</ref>

It was assented by the President on 9 December 2019 and became an act.<ref>https://www.scconline.com/blog/post/2019/12/10/special-group-protection-amendment-act-2019-receives-presidents-assent/</ref>

== Reaction ==

=== Lok Sabha ===
While introducing the bill in Lok Sabha, Reddy said that there was no cut off period in existing act for providing SPG protection to former prime ministers or members of their immediate families.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/spg-bill-modi-amit-shah-debate-gandhis-controversy-security-cover-1622995-2019-11-27|title=Special means only for PM: Amit Shah begins debate on SPG Bill in Lok Sabha|last=Delhi|first=India Today Web Desk New|date=27 November 2019|website=India Today|language=en|access-date=2019-12-03}}</ref>

[[Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury]], leader of opposition in Lok Sabha, called the bill and move to amend the Special Protection Group Act 1988 as 'Political Vendetta' and alleged that government was trying to target the family which lost two lives for nation.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aninews.in/news/national/politics/youre-targeting-a-family-that-has-sacrificed-two-lives-for-nation-chowdhury-on-spg-amendment-bill20191127210638/|title=You're targeting a family that has sacrificed two lives for nation: Chowdhury on SPG (Amendment) Bill|website=www.aninews.in|language=en|access-date=2019-12-03}}</ref> RJD leader [[Manoj Jha]] and CPI leader [[Binoy Viswam]] also supported the claim.<ref name="Desk">{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/security-cant-be-status-symbol-parliament-passes-spg-bill-amid-walk-out-by-congress-809798|title='Security can't be status symbol': Parliament passes SPG Bill amid walk-out by Congress|last=Desk|first=IBT News|date=2019-12-03|website=International Business Times, India Edition|language=english|access-date=2019-12-03}}</ref>

Amit Shah, [[Minister of Home Affairs (India)|Home minister of India]], alleged that previous amendments in Special Protection Group Act 1988 were attempts to ensure continued protection for a family.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-lok-sabha-passes-spg-amendment-bill-amit-shah-says-earlier-amendments-only-to-ensure-continued-cover-for-a-family-2803466|title=Lok Sabha passes SPG (Amendment) Bill, Amit Shah says earlier amendments only to ensure continued cover for a family|date=2019-11-27|website=DNA India|language=en|access-date=2019-12-03}}</ref> In addition, he alleged that amendments to the act were effected in 1991, 1994, 1999 and 2003 and one more amendment was being brought to revert the original spirit of the act.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/politics/lok-sabha-passes-spg-bill-after-cong-walkout-over-amit-shahs-statement-on-gandhis-2403065.html|title=Lok Sabha Passes SPG Bill After Congress Walkout Over Amit Shah's Statement on Gandhis|website=News18|access-date=2019-12-03}}</ref><ref name=":1" />

=== Rajya Sabha ===
[[B. K. Hariprasad]], leader of [[Indian National Congress]], demanded that bill should be withdrawn as it was 'politically motivated'.<ref name="Desk"/>

[[Subramanian Swamy]], nominated member in Rajya Sabha, said that all are equal before law and 'Gandhis' can't be given special treatment and added that the [[assassination of Indira Gandhi]] had nothing to do with lack of security.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/subramanian-swamy-hails-spg-bill-says-indiras-assassination-had-nothing-to-do-with-lack-of-security|title=Subramanian Swamy hails SPG Bill, says Indira's assassination had nothing to do with 'lack of security'|website=Free Press Journal|language=en|access-date=2019-12-03}}</ref> [[Naresh Gujral]], [[Shiromani Akali Dal]] politician and Rajya Sabha member, called that security has over time became a status symbol.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newsscroll/rajya-sabha-passes-spg-bill-amid-walkout-by-congress/1676652|title=Rajya Sabha passes SPG bill amid walk-out by Congress|website=www.outlookindia.com/|access-date=2019-12-03}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==

* [http://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2019/214563.pdf Official Act]

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