"We were progressive, but Indians were not self-aware when it came to security, History taught us lessons" - Ajit Doval ::: Also says "Modi's commitment and hard work are an inspiration"

“Countless people lost their lives. 

Our temples were destroyed, villages were looted, and our civilisation was crushed, while we remained helpless, mute spectators. 

History challenges us. Today’s youth has that fire," - says PM Narendra Modi's trusted aide and NSA Ajit Doval. 

The 81-year-old former spy-turned-geo-politics strategist, also said: "Although revenge is not a good word, it is powerful. We must take revenge for our country by rebuilding a great Bharat based on our values,” he said. 

“All the struggles and wars going on around the world are because some countries want to impose their own will on others and are using all their power for it. But if you are powerful, you will remain free. If there is no self-confidence, then all the power and ammunition are useless,” he said.

“We are fortunate to have such leadership in our country today,” he said.

In reference to Prime Minister Narendra Modi but without naming him, Doval noted: 

“His commitment, dedication, and hard work are an inspiration for all of us. 

As Napoleon once said, ‘I am not afraid of 1,000 lions led by a sheep, but of 1,000 sheep led by a lion.’”

At one point, Doval said: "We were a progressive society. We did not attack other civilisations or their temples, but since we were not self-aware when it came to security, history taught us a lesson.

The national security adviser was addressing a gathering of 3,000 young delegates from across the country at the opening ceremony of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue in Delhi. 

India should "take revenge" for its painful history of attacks and subjugation, national security adviser Ajit Doval said on Saturday.

“You are lucky that you were born in an Independent India. I was born in a colonised India,” Doval, 81, told a gathering of 3,000 young delegates from across the country at the opening ceremony of the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue.

“Our ancestors fought for independence, they went through so many trials and tribulations," he said. 

Doval, the guest of honour at the event, mentioned the struggles and sacrifices of freedom fighters like Mahatma Gandhi, Subhash Chandra Bose and Bhagat Singh to drive home his point.

"People like Bhagat Singh were hanged, Subhash Chandra Bose struggled all his life and Mahatma Gandhi had to do satyagraha for us to gain Independence," he said.

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"Today’s youth has that fire. Although revenge is not a good word, it is powerful. We must take revenge for our country by rebuilding a great Bharat based on our values,” he said.

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