Calls for reassessment of Nobel Prize to Mohammad Yunus amid Bangladesh atrocities

Bangladesh has been in the spotlight for weeks due to escalating atrocities against its Hindu minority. In this context, calls for reevaluating the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Mohammad Yunus have gained momentum, with critics pointing to his leadership during this period of unrest.

Savio Rodrigues, a prominent commentator, has voiced concerns, urging the Nobel Committee to reconsider the accolade given to Yunus. “Under his leadership, mobs of Islamic radicals have unleashed brutality and vicious targeting of the minorities in Bangladesh, in particular Hindus,” Rodrigues stated in a detailed post.

In the light of the atrocities committed on Hindus in Bangladesh and its genocidal intent. I urge the @NobelPrize committee to reassess its award presented to Mohammad Yunus. Under his leadership, mobs of Islamic radicals have unleashed brutality and vicious targeting of the…

— Savio Rodrigues 🇮🇳 (@PrinceArihan)

In the light of the atrocities committed on Hindus in Bangladesh and its genocidal intent. I urge the @NobelPrize committee to reassess its award presented to Mohammad Yunus. Under his leadership, mobs of Islamic radicals have unleashed brutality and vicious targeting of the…

— Savio Rodrigues 🇮🇳 (@PrinceArihan) November 28, 2024

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The arrest of an ISKCON monk on sedition charges has added to the tensions, sparking global outrage and drawing attention to the plight of minorities in the nation. Rodrigues emphasized that the Nobel Peace Prize should reflect values of justice and morality. “The Nobel Peace Prize is not just a national accolade—it is a global symbol. Recipients of this honor are seen as moral leaders whose actions inspire the world to pursue peace and justice,” he wrote.

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Critics argue that Yunus’ perceived governance failures clash with the ideals of the Nobel Peace Prize, undermining its credibility. Revoking the award, Rodrigues asserted, would show that the Nobel Committee holds recipients accountable for their broader actions, not just their contributions to specific causes.

The Nobel Committee is yet to respond to these demands.