Was giving the Nobel Prize to Malala a political move?

Questioning the credentials of the Nobel Committee and peace activist Malala Yousafzai, spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on Saturday said he would turn down the prestigious global award if given to him. india Updated: May 03, 2016 09:20 IST. Agencies. read more

well there must be thousand girls or guys better than malala for the award. However, she garnered media’s attention and hence the attention of the world.Of course all the moves in the world are political including this one. read more

It would have been impossible for Malala to return without extremely high-level security. And you know who is capable of giving her that. Bringing Malala back would have one effect. It would give the world a soft image of Pakistan. This is one of the things that Army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa wants. read more

Malala also got the greater political support from all around the world. So, if helping her financially is the main reason of giving her the Nobel, then surely it was a mistake. For the Nobel is far more dignified and honored prize. read more

I have nothing against Malala. I am not a third world sexist who thinks that she should have been dead and gone. In fact i respect her to have gone tthrough all that pain and suffering and became a beacon of hope to a lot of people still fighting for freedom. But I vehemently oppose the idea of giving her a Nobel Peace Prize. read more

After she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, there was praise, but also some disapproval of the decision. A Norwegian jurist, Fredrik Heffermehl, commented on being awarded the Nobel Prize:"This is not for fine people who have done nice things and are glad to receive it. read more