No Silver Medals in Security: Doval’s “New Awakening” Call
NSA Ajit Doval awarded honorary doctorate by President Murmu, says people’s willpower will decide India’s future victories
No Silver Medals in Security: Doval’s “New Awakening” Call. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval delivered a stirring address at the fifth convocation of Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU) on April 14 2026 @Gandhinagar, where President Droupadi Murmu conferred upon him an honorary doctorate in recognition of his lifelong contributions to India’s security apparatus.
By _ http://indiainput.com Desk
“New awakening”- Ajit Doval
Speaking to graduating students, many of whom are set to enter defence, intelligence and law-enforcement roles, Doval described a historic “new awakening” in the country’s approach to national security.
He argued that true strength lies not merely in military hardware or technology but in the collective willpower and morale of the people. “National security is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon,” Doval said. “The biggest mistake is to assess a nation’s strength by ignoring the willpower of its citizens.”
NSA Ajit Doval in Gujarat:
“The main aim of war is to break the enemy’s morale so they accept terms, so people must stand firmly with the forces.”
“National security is everyone’s responsibility, not just the military or intelligence agencies.” pic.twitter.com/SnCmJ7BKUX
— Megh Updates 🚨™ (@MeghUpdates) April 15, 2026
Result Driven Mindset
He cited the Soviet Union’s withdrawal from Afghanistan and the United States’ setbacks in Vietnam and Afghanistan as examples where superior firepower proved insufficient when resolve faltered. “The main aim of war is to break the enemy’s morale so they accept terms,” he told the gathering. “People must stand firmly with the forces.
Doval stressed that security is no longer the exclusive domain of the armed forces, police or intelligence agencies. “It is the combined strength of all of you that ultimately constitutes our national morale,” he declared.
There are “no silver medals in security,” he warned — nations are either victorious or vanquished. He urged future security professionals to blend strong character, updated knowledge systems and a results-driven mindset to meet evolving threats.
Participation & National Unity
The speech drew widespread acclaim across political and media circles for its emphasis on citizen participation and national unity. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and senior officials praised the address as timely and inspirational.
Yet, even as the event concluded on a note of patriotic resolve, a section of social media commentary referenced earlier reports about Doval’s sons’ overseas ties, injecting a note of political discord into the otherwise celebratory occasion.
GenZ steps in
Doval’s message, however, remained unambiguous: in the 21st century, India’s security rests on the unbreakable spirit of its people.
As the next generation steps into critical roles, the NSA’s call for unwavering commitment and shared responsibility could shape the country’s strategic outlook for years to come.
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