Kolkata, Dec 6 (NationPress) Following the severe crisis unfolding in neighboring Bangladesh, where Nobel Peace Prize recipient Muhammad Yunus serves as the chief advisor to the interim government, Jyotirmay Singh Mahato, the BJP Lok Sabha member from West Bengal's Purulia constituency, has taken action by sending a letter to the Norwegian Nobel Committee. In this correspondence, he urged the committee to reconsider the criteria for future 'Peace Laureates'.

Mahato's letter also called for the committee to publicly denounce the ongoing violence against minorities in Bangladesh occurring under Yunus's guidance and to establish mechanisms that ensure all recipients of this esteemed award uphold the highest ethical standards throughout their lives.

In his communication, Mahato acknowledged that the Nobel Committee's decision to award the Peace Prize is final; however, he implored the committee to condemn the attacks on minorities and to reassess the standards for future 'Peace Laureates'.

He stated, 'If the Nobel Committee cannot recognize and denounce these atrocities, it risks undermining its credibility as a global moral authority. The Nobel Peace Prize should not become a shield for individuals whose actions foster violence and discrimination.'

Furthermore, Mahato highlighted that Yunus is not the first recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize whose subsequent actions or associations tarnish their legacy.

He referenced the significant controversy surrounding Henry Kissinger, the 1973 laureate, who actively supported the Pakistani regime during the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971. Under his influence, over 200,000 Bengalis lost their lives, and between 200,000 and 400,000 women were subjected to sexual violence in a genocidal campaign by the Pakistani military. Kissinger and the Nixon administration disregarded these atrocities, prioritizing diplomatic objectives over humanitarian concerns. His notorious comment, labeling Bangladesh a 'basket case', reflects his lack of empathy for the nation’s suffering.