Modi & Shah blinded by political vendetta: Cong
‘Same mistake was done in case of Rajiv’
murdered democratic tradition by withdrawing SPG cover,” he said, adding that after former Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi were murdered, it was Atal Bihari Vajpayee who amended law to give SPG security to their families.
Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot said, "They have resorted to very low level politics. SPG cover was given under the Act of Parliament. It is for protecting the lives, what other gain is there from it? The kind of politics they are doing shows their mental bankruptcy".
Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala alleged that Prime Minister Modi is blinded by personal hatred and political vendetta and that is the reason for the withdrawal of the SPG cover.
“It seems Prime Minister Modi wants to remain in a club of one in his classical arrogant style without caring for the threat perception and the security issues relating to the SPG protectees — Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. “In his personal rage and hatred, PM Modi has also forgotten that two former prime ministers and members of the family — Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi — were assassinated by terrorists in service to India," he said.