Home Minister Amit Shah Honors NSA Ajit Doval with Lokmanya Tilak Award
Amit Shah presented the Lokmanya Tilak award to National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, praising his influence on every major security decision since 2014.
In New Delhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah handed the Lokmanya Tilak award to National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, commending his behind-the-scenes impact on India's security agenda. Shah asserted that Doval has advised Prime Minister Narendra Modi on every significant national security decision since the latter assumed office in 2014. He noted Doval's contributions to implementing strategic initiatives, modernising the military, and enhancing technological and operational capabilities.
The ceremony also featured references to Lokmanya Tilak's historic role in fostering cultural nationalism through public festivals. Shah used the occasion to draw a line from Tilak's vision of self-rule to contemporary Indian policy. The event underscored the close alignment between senior security officials and the current government.
Why it matters
The praise underscores the central role of the NSA in shaping India's security and foreign policy under the current administration.
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