India, Jan. 10 -- National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Saturday called for "avenging" history and creating a strong India in every aspect, as he recalled the sacrifices made for the country's freedom.

Speaking at an event in New Delhi, Doval sketched out a historical map of India, recalling the contributions made by the people and the nature of Indian civilisation.

"You all are lucky that you were born in an independent India. The free India we see today was not like always like that. Our ancestors fought for independence for generations; they went through so many trials and tribulations. People like Bhagat Singh were hanged, Subhash Chandra Bose struggled all his life and Mahatma Gandhi had to do satyagraha for us to gain inde...