The Special Protection Group (SPG) is an agency of the Government of India whose sole responsibility is protecting the Prime Minister of India and in some cases, his or her family. It was formed in 1988 by an Act of the Parliament of India.[4][5] The SPG protects the Prime Minister at all times both in India and abroad, as well as the Prime Minister's immediate family members residing with them at their official residence.[6][7] Family members, however, may decline security.

Previously, the SPG's mandate included protecting the Prime Minister's "parents, wife (sic) and children" resident anywhere in India during their term of office and for five years after leaving office. However, the Special Protection Group (Amendment) Act, 2019 reduced such mandate.[8] Presently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the only SPG protectee.

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