Amit Shah Presents Lokmanya Tilak Award to Ajit Doval for Security Contributions

Union Home Minister Amit Shah credited National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval with transforming India’s defence and foreign policy capabilities over the past 12 years, presenting him with the Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026. Shah highlighted Doval's role in strengthening internal security and his contributions to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's national security decisions. He also emphasized Doval’s work on cultural nationalism and urged youth to read Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak's writings for guidance. The event took place on August 1, 2026.