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Ajit Doval continues to be the National Security Advisor, Dr P K Mishra reappointed as the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister

Both Doval and Mishra have been serving in the Prime Minister's Office since Modi assumed power in May 2014

June 13, 2024

Govt extends Ajit Doval’s tenure as National Security Advisor

Ajit Doval has been re-appointed as the National Security Advisor (NSA) by the Narendra Modi-led NDA government on Thursday, according to an official order.

The order said that his appointment would run concurrently with Prime Minister Modi’s term or until further directives.

“Ajit Doval, IPS (Retired), has been appointed as National Security Adviser with effect from 10.06.2024 by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet,” stated the order.

It said that Doval, a former IPS officer would be given the rank of Cabinet Minister in the Table of Precedence during his term in office and that details of his appointment would be notified separately. More details awaited.

Dr P K Mishra has also been reappointed as the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, with effect from June 10. Mishra will also be assigned the rank of Cabinet Minister.

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