Rajya Sabha passes SPG (Amendment) Bill as Congress walks out over lapse in security at Priyanka's home; BJP demands Adhir's apology over 'Nirbala' jibe

The SPG Bill was passed in the Rajya Sabha, with home minister Amit Shah saying that security for the Gandhi family cannot be a “status symbol.” Heated discussions and protests on the Special Protection Group Bill constituted the highlight of proceedings in Parliament on Tuesday. The Bill was subsequently passed in the Upper House, with home minister Amit Shah saying that security for the Gandhi family cannot be a “status symbol.” For the second time in as many days, the BJP hit out at the leader of the Congress in the Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury for his controversial comments. According to a statement from the home ministry, the “family members of a former prime minister who reside with him at his allotted accommodation will get security cover of the SPG only for five years, from the date he/she ceases to hold the office of Prime Minister.” The Bill was moved by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the Upper House of Parliament. In a similar vein, the DMK’s P Wilson said that the bill targets one party and ignores the assassinations of Rajiv Gandhi and Indira Gandhi.​ “Rajiv Gandhi’s SPG cover was revoked after he demitted the prime minister’s office, and then he was assassinated,” he reminded the Rajya Sabha.