How does NSA Doval manage without phone or internet? India's top spy reveals intriguing details of personal life

New Delhi: An intelligence officer often develops a plethora of habits in his daily life which may seem quirky to ordinary people, but is often essential to his job. India’s top spy National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval is no different. 

What did NSA Doval reveal about his personal habits?
 

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval was among young people in Delhi on Saturday. Doval was the chief guest at the 'Developed India Youth Leaders Dialogue' program. During the program, Doval answered questions from the youth. One young man asked Doval about his use of mobile phones. In response, Doval said that he does not use the internet or a phone. He said he only uses a phone occasionally for family matters.

What did NSA Doval said about his phone usage?

"I don't know where you got this information from, but it's true. I don't use the internet. I don't use a phone either, except for family or personal matters," Doval said.

“I use a phone occasionally when I need to communicate with people in other countries,” the NSA added.

How does NSA Doval communicate without a phone?

The National Security Advisor said that he manages to get things get done even without using a phone. He said there are many other means of communication. 

“These are not the only means of communication that people are aware of. Many other means of communication have to be utilized that people may not know about,” he said.

What was Doval’s message for the youth?

Doval told the youth that sometimes, even after making the right decision, people are unable to stick to it. Young people have to make many decisions, big and small, in their daily lives. 

"When you make a decision, don't make it for today, but make it with a forward-looking perspective for the future, and once you make a decision, stick to it," he said.

“On January 1, many people would have made many resolutions, but some follow them, and some don't. Making the right decision is very important. Before taking one step, think about the next two steps. If you have to do something, do it today don't develop the habit of postponing it,” Doval added.