National Security Adviser Ajit Doval did not attend any political meeting at the residence of Home Minister Rajnath Singh on January 14 as alleged by the CPI(M). Mr. Doval participated in a regular security review meet on that day, the Home Ministry said on Wednesday.
On Monday, the Tripura unit of the CPI(M) requested the Election Commission to look into an “election meeting” of the BJP, alleging it was attended by Mr. Doval. The tenure of the 60-member Tripura Assembly ends on March 14 and polls are due in the State.
‘Regular meeting’
In a statement, the Ministry said the Home Minister holds a regular morning meeting to review national security and public order.
“As per the practice, such a meeting was also held on January 14 at the Home Minister’s residence which was attended by the regular members of the group, including the NSA,” the statement said.
