Tezzbuzz Desk- Union Home Minister Amit Shah has shared an important anecdote related to National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval while praising his contribution to national security. Amit Shah said that during the investigation of serial bomb blasts linked to Indian Mujahideen, an important tip received from Ajit Doval helped Gujarat Police in solving the case. Shah said this during an event held in Pune on Saturday, where he honored Ajit Doval with Lokmanya Tilak National Award.
Amit Shah stated that Ajit Doval’s contributions to national security have been extensive. He explained that Doval provided him with crucial information during the investigation of 13 bomb blasts by the Indian Mujahideen. Following this input, the Gujarat Police furthered the investigation and successfully solved the serial bomb blasts across the country. Shah cited this as an example of Doval’s vast experience and strong grasp of security matters.
In his address, the Home Minister said that the country knows Ajit Doval primarily as the National Security Advisor, but there are many aspects of his contributions to national security and strategic matters that are not widely discussed. He said that the occasion of the Lokmanya Tilak National Award is an opportune time to highlight Doval’s contributions to the nation.
Amit Shah also mentioned Ajit Doval’s role at the Vivekananda International Foundation. He said that the Foundation deliberated, discussed, and deliberated on many important issues related to national security. Many of the ideas that emerged from these discussions remained confined to proposals and books for a long time, but after Narendra Modi became Prime Minister in 2014 and Ajit Doval was appointed National Security Advisor, the work to implement those ideas began.
Shah said that Ajit Doval is the longest-serving National Security Advisor in the country. During his tenure, many important steps were taken to strengthen the country’s security system. He also played a key role in the modernization of the armed forces, changes in systems to meet changing security challenges, and better coordination of technology and bravery in the military.
The Home Minister stated that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, many major national security decisions have been made, and Doval’s extensive experience and strategic advice have played a significant role in these decisions. Having worked in the security and intelligence sectors for decades, Doval possesses extensive experience in matters ranging from internal security to international strategic matters.
Amit Shah also shared an anecdote related to Ajit Doval’s selection for the Lokmanya Tilak National Award. He explained that when he received a call from the Tilak Memorial Trust informing him that the selection committee had chosen Ajit Doval for this year’s award, he was asked about attending the ceremony. Shah said he immediately agreed to attend the event, as it was a pleasure for him to present this honor to Doval.
At a ceremony in Pune, Amit Shah presented the Lokmanya Tilak National Award to 81-year-old Ajit Doval. During his long career, Doval has held several important assignments in sensitive areas such as Mizoram, Sikkim, Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir.
Ajit Doval has also held important positions for India abroad. He has served in diplomatic roles at the Indian missions in Islamabad, Pakistan, and London, UK. His decades-long experience in intelligence, security, and strategic matters is considered crucial to India’s national security system.
On the occasion of being honored with the Lokmanya Tilak National Award, Amit Shah recalled Doval’s long journey and his contributions to national security. Specifically, referring to Doval’s crucial tip in the investigation of the serial bomb blasts, Shah said that despite working behind the scenes, he played a crucial role in many important matters related to national security.