Bad Govts responsible for the changes happened in Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka : Ajit Doval, NSA

New Delhi – The real strength of a nation lies in the strength of its Government. The recent changes in Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are examples of bad Governments, said India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. He was speaking at a lecture organised on the occasion of ‘National Unity Day’.

Points presented by Ajit Doval

1. The fall of great empires, democracies, and monarchies has always been due to bad Government. When the Government becomes authoritarian and institutions begin to weaken, a country’s decline begins.

2. When Governments are weak, selfish, or confused, the results are the same. Institutions are the backbone of a nation, and the people who build and nurture them strengthen its foundation.

3. From the perspective of a security officer, I see the Government not just as an administrative agency, but as a mechanism for national security and development. Transforming a culture into a Nation-State is a difficult task, and it is possible only through strong governance. The government should go beyond ordinary expectations.

4. The Government is now grappling with a new situation. The biggest change is the increasing awareness of the common man. The common man is now more ambitious, his expectations have increased, and the State must be accountable.

Need to repeat Sardar Patel’s vision

The year 2025 needs to revisit Sardar Patel’s vision. He showed how only a strong and fair system of governance can unite a diverse nation. India is currently going through not just change, but a massive transformation. We are in a situation where governance, social structure and global order are all changing rapidly. At such a time, Sardar Patel’s vision becomes even more relevant.