BJP MP Appeals to Nobel Committee to Review 'Peace Laureate' Standards Amid Bangladesh Turmoil
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Kolkata, Dec 6 (NationPress) In response to the persistent crisis in Bangladesh, where the interim government is led by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus as chief advisor, BJP Lok Sabha representative from West Bengal's Purulia constituency, Jyotirmay Singh Mahato, has written to the Norwegian Nobel Committee urging them to reevaluate the standards for selecting future 'Peace Laureates'.
In his correspondence, Mahato emphasized the need for the committee to publicly denounce the ongoing violence against minorities in Bangladesh under Yunus's guidance, and to establish mechanisms that guarantee recipients of this esteemed accolade uphold the highest ethical conduct throughout their lives.
He acknowledged in his letter that, given the irrevocable nature of the Nobel Committee's decision to award the Peace Prize, he is advocating for condemnation of the assaults on minorities as well as a reassessment of the criteria for future 'Peace Laureates'.
"If the Nobel Committee fails to recognize and denounce these atrocities, it jeopardizes its reputation as a global moral authority. The Nobel Peace Prize should not act as a shield for individuals whose actions foster violence and discrimination," stated the letter.
Mahato also noted that Yunus is not the only instance where the Nobel Peace Prize has been granted to individuals whose subsequent actions or connections tarnish their legacy.
"The controversy surrounding Henry Kissinger, the 1973 laureate, is a prime example, as he actively supported the Pakistani regime during the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971. Under his influence, over 200,000 Bengalis were killed, and between 200,000 and 400,000 women were subjected to rape in a genocidal campaign orchestrated by the Pakistani army. Kissinger and the Nixon administration turned a blind eye to these atrocities, prioritizing diplomatic interests over humanitarian considerations. His notorious comment, referring to Bangladesh as a 'basket case', underscores his disregard for its suffering," the letter further elaborated.
