'In every national security decision, Doval had a role': Amit Shah praises NSA

'In every national security decision, Doval had a role': Amit Shah praises NSA at award ceremony

TOI News Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Aug 01, 2026, 15:10 IST

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Amit Shah presented Lokmanya Tilak award to Ajit Doval and hailed his role in India's national security

NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday lauded National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval for his contribution to India's national security and foreign policy, saying the veteran intelligence officer has played a crucial role behind every major national security decision taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi since 2014.

"NSA Ajit Doval has played a great role in strengthening India's foreign policy. In every decision of PM Modi for national security, Doval has had a 'role and advice' in the background," Shah said.

'First selection' after Modi became PM

"After becoming NSA in 2014, Doval helped implement many strategic ideas on the ground and played a major role in modernising India's armed forces, strengthening technology, enhancing operational capability and improving the country's defence preparedness," Shah said.

Shah invokes Lokmanya Tilak's legacy

Shah added that the slogan made Indians realise that self-rule was their right and not a favour bestowed by anyone.

Referring to Tilak's role in mobilising people through the public Ganesh and Shivaji festivals, Shah said they laid the foundation for cultural nationalism and that India continues to follow the path envisioned by the freedom fighter.

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