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Sacrifice personal interests, build a great nation: NSA Doval's message to youth

From Hindustan Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • National Security Advisor Ajit Doval urged India's youth to prioritize national interests over personal ambitions.
  • Doval, who received the Lokmanya Tilak National Award, emphasized the current generation's critical role in nation-building.
  • He encouraged young Indians to dedicate themselves to serving the country and seize a unique window of opportunity for India's progress.

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval called on India's youth to place the nation's interests above personal ambitions, stating the country is at a crucial juncture. Speaking in Pune after receiving the Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026, Doval emphasized that the responsibility of nation-building now rests with the younger generation.

Today's youth should commit themselves completely and think that they will work only for the national interest. They should be willing to sacrifice small personal interests, and even if such considerations arise, they should ignore them.

— Ajit DovalNational Security Advisor Ajit Doval's appeal to young people during his acceptance speech for the Lokmanya Tilak National Award.

"Today's youth should commit themselves completely and think that they will work only for the national interest. They should be willing to sacrifice small personal interests, and even if such considerations arise, they should ignore them," Doval said, according to news agency PTI. He stressed that India's progress hinges on the choices made by its youth, encouraging them to look beyond immediate gains for the country's long-term development.

Doval highlighted that India is experiencing a "window of opportunity" and must not miss it. "Right now, our priority is to build the nation," he stated, expressing confidence in succeeding and creating "new history." He also paid tribute to Lokmanya Tilak, describing him as more than a freedom fighter, with contributions to social reform and philosophy. Doval recalled Tilak's commitment to society, even during a plague that claimed his son's life, urging younger generations to understand the value of their freedoms.

There is a window of opportunity in the history of our country. We cannot afford to lose it. Right now, our priority is to build the nation.

— Ajit DovalNSA Doval describing India's current historical moment during his speech in Pune.

The Lokmanya Tilak National Award was presented by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The award is conferred by the Tilak Smarak Trust. Doval's remarks come amid discussions on India's developmental trajectory and the role of its large youth population in shaping its future.

I am confident that we will succeed in this endeavour and create a new history.

— Ajit DovalNSA Doval expressing optimism about India's future during his award acceptance speech.
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