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Advocate Ajay Sharma, a practicing lawyer at the Punjab and Haryana High Court, has formally written to the Nobel Peace Prize Committee, urging them to reconsider the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Professor Muhammad Yunus.
In his letter, Advocate Sharma highlighted serious concerns over the ongoing situation in Bangladesh under the interim government led by Yunus, particularly regarding the persecution of the Hindu minority.
Advocate Sharma referenced credible reports documenting widespread violence targeting Hindu communities since the interim government assumed power in Bangladesh.
According to international human rights organizations and media reports, over 2,000 incidents of attacks on Hindus have been reported since August 2024. These include assaults on homes, businesses, and temples, as well as the detention of leaders from socio-religious organizations such as ISKCON. Of particular concern is the controversial arrest of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, which has drawn international attention to issues of religious freedom and minority rights.
(SUBHEAD)Despite mounting evidence, including reports of communal violence across 52 districts and the displacement of thousands of Hindu families, Yunus and his administration have dismissed these incidents as “exaggerated propaganda.” Reports detail harrowing accounts of desecrated temples, violence against women, and widespread displacement, yet the government has continued to deny the severity of the crisis, attributing it to fabricated narratives by foreign media.
“The Nobel Peace Prize symbolizes a commitment to peace and human dignity. While Muhammad Yunus has been recognized globally for his contributions to social entrepreneurship, his actions as a political leader raise serious ethical questions about whether he continues to uphold the principles of this prestigious award,” said Advocate Sharma.
In his appeal to the Nobel Committee, Advocate Sharma stressed the importance of preserving the credibility and integrity of the Peace Prize. He called for a thorough examination of the current developments in Bangladesh and urged the Committee to reconsider Yunus’s status as a laureate in light of these events.
“The Nobel Peace Prize is a beacon of hope and justice. Associating it with a leader under whose tenure minorities face systemic violence and oppression risks undermining its legacy. Reassessing this matter is essential to uphold the values the Prize represents,” Advocate Sharma concluded.
