NSA Ajit Doval Highlights How Weak Governance Led to Regime Changes in South Asian Nations

Nov 01, 2025 09:35 am CST

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval emphasized the critical role of effective governance in nation-building during his Rashtriya Ekta Diwas lecture. He cited examples from Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka where weak governance led to regime changes through non-institutional methods. Doval praised PM Modi's governance model while highlighting the importance of institutional strength, women's empowerment, and technology adaptation to meet citizens' growing expectations in modern governance.