Doval gets Lokmanya Tilak award

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval has called upon young people to take inspiration from Tilak’s life and vision. Speaking in Pune after receiving the Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026 from Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Doval said that freedom is not just about doing what you want, but also means having responsibilities to society and the nation.

“Every Indian, especially our youth, needs to reflect on his words, consider the vision he held for India and the spirit of nation-building he embodied,” he said. He emphasised putting national interests ahead of personal goals during what he called a rare opportunity for nation-building.