New Delhi: Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has said that India must strengthen itself not only militarily along its borders but in every sector, including the economy and social development, in order to “avenge history,” a statement widely viewed by analysts as reinforcing New Delhi’s confrontational mindset, ranging from denying the creation of Pakistan to outrage over its defeat by Pakistan in the May 2025 conflict.
According to Global Mirror, addressing the “Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue” in New Delhi, Doval invoked what he termed a painful history of attacks and subjugation, saying India needed to make itself “great again” in every domain. He said revenge, though not a good word, could nevertheless be a “huge force” in driving national policy.
Calling the audience of young delegates “leaders of the future”, Doval boasted strong leadership was essential and cited Narendra Modi as an example. Quoting Napoleon, he remarked that one lion leading a thousand sheep was more dangerous than a thousand lions led by a sheep.
According to Global Mirror, addressing the “Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue” in New Delhi, Doval invoked what he termed a painful history of attacks and subjugation, saying India needed to make itself “great again” in every domain. He said revenge, though not a good word, could nevertheless be a “huge force” in driving national policy.
Calling the audience of young delegates “leaders of the future”, Doval boasted strong leadership was essential and cited Narendra Modi as an example. Quoting Napoleon, he remarked that one lion leading a thousand sheep was more dangerous than a thousand lions led by a sheep.