Pune, Aug. 2 -- A day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he had forgiven young Indians and students who allegedly abused him and his mother during protests over exam paper leaks and irregularities, Union home minister Amit Shah and national security advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Saturday urged the country's youth to dedicate themselves to nation-building. Addressing a gathering after presenting the Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026 to Doval at a function organised by the Tilak Smarak Trust in Pune, Shah said, "I was presented with the Gujarati version of Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak's Gita Rahasya at the beginning of the programme. I appeal to all young people to read the Gita through Tilak Maharaj's perspective. I can guarantee that if you do, you will not make mistakes in life." Doval called upon young people to commit themselves to national service, saying that India was still on its journey towards becoming a fully developed nation. "Today's youth should dedicate themselves completely to the national interest. They should be willing to sacrifice personal interests whenever required and remain focused on strengthening the nation," he said. Doval also said that India was fortunate to have the leadership of Modi and Shah, adding that both possessed the vision and commitment to make India a strong and developed nation. The remarks came amid the political fallout from the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)-led student protests, during which some demonstrators allegedly raised abusive slogans against Modi. In an Instagram video released on Friday night, the prime minister said he had forgiven the protesting students who allegedly abused him and urged young Indians not to let anger consume them. Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, deputy chief ministers Eknath Shinde and Sunetra Pawar, and other dignitaries also attended Saturday's function, where Doval was conferred the award in recognition of his contribution to national security. Recalling his association with Doval, the Union home minister said, "I came to know him after the Gujarat serial bomb blasts when I was the home minister of Gujarat and Narendra Modi was the chief minister. On Modi's advice, I met Doval. His inputs not only helped us crack the Gujarat blast case but also several other similar cases across the country."...