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Gujarat Police Officer Resigns Over Jantar Mantar Protest, Backing PM Modi for 2029
✍️ NDTV
🗓 17 Aug 2026, 10:18 PM
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A police officer from Gujarat has tendered his resignation after a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, citing support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's campaign for the 2029 elections.
A Gujarat police officer has submitted his resignation following a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The officer, whose name has not been released, said he could not continue his duties under the circumstances presented by the demonstration.
The protest was organized by supporters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to rally support for the upcoming 2029 general elections. The officer’s resignation is being viewed as a political statement in favour of the PM’s campaign.
The Gujarat police department has not yet issued a response to the resignation. No official statement from the officer has been released.
The incident underscores the increasing political engagement of law‑enforcement personnel as the next national elections approach.
The protest was organized by supporters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to rally support for the upcoming 2029 general elections. The officer’s resignation is being viewed as a political statement in favour of the PM’s campaign.
The Gujarat police department has not yet issued a response to the resignation. No official statement from the officer has been released.
The incident underscores the increasing political engagement of law‑enforcement personnel as the next national elections approach.