I'm against honouring Malala with Nobel Prize: Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

May 3, 2016

Mumbai, May 3: Spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar has termed the decision to award Nobel Peace Prize to Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai as political'.

ravishankarHe also said that he would never accept the award.

He was in Latur on Saturday to review the drought situation in Marathwada when he made the statement.

Speaking to an English daily, Sri Sri said, "I was in the past offered the Nobel Peace Prize, but I had rejected it as I only believe in working and not in being honoured for my work. We should always honour only to those who deserve it and I am totally against honouring Malala Yousafzai with the prize and it is of no use."

In Latur, his Art of Living organisation is working towards restoring rivers.

He also told the Daily - "The government has to work towards a sustainable model and should take appropriate steps towards the rising farmer suicides in the state. I also appeal to farmers of the state to not commit suicide as that is not the ultimate solution for all the problems arising out of drought.”

Yousafzai was announced as the co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, along with Kailash Satyarthi, in 2014.

Aged 17 at the time, Yousafzai had became the youngest-ever Nobel Prize laureate.

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shakur
 - 
Thursday, 5 May 2016

who cares? go to hell

Rasheed M
 - 
Wednesday, 4 May 2016

Media made her popular. No valve for this award. I strongly support raviji for this.

Mr D
 - 
Wednesday, 4 May 2016

I wish that in your next birth you born as a girl in a backward country like Pakistan or Afghanistan , and if then you are able to raise your voice after being shot at and then if you still stay strong and become an inspiration to millions and the word then and only then would you deserve the respect that your are seeking so desperately.

Satyameva jayate
 - 
Tuesday, 3 May 2016

Malala was also a western drama.... More people deserve to be honoured..... But why shriji just opposed malala only..... Shows comunal mentality clearly

Rasheed M
 - 
Tuesday, 3 May 2016

I agree with Ravishankarji.

Rasheed M
 - 
Tuesday, 3 May 2016

I agree with Ravishankar ji.

REALITY
 - 
Tuesday, 3 May 2016

Bro Mohammad, #2
There is medicine for JEALOUSY, HATE, CRIME, EVIL habits... But the person should take the change to change himself.
Let the Jealous person read the biography of Prophet Muhammad Pbuh. and also let him read the QURAN which is the Guidance for humanity and how to live life according to the law of God. JEALOUSY will run away automatically if We PONDER on what DIVINE knowledge says to us.

Citizen Citizen
 - 
Tuesday, 3 May 2016

Mr sri sri sri
We all know that your work/service doesn’t come free free free
It’s not a Nobel Prize offer Mr sri sri sri we all know that, at the most, it might have been just a nomination for the prize, which are in hundreds and this information is for you for free free free

Abumohammed
 - 
Tuesday, 3 May 2016

He is the no. one duplicate & feku. any one shake him well all his originality will come out. No doubt one day will be soon.

Kushwant Bhat
 - 
Tuesday, 3 May 2016

Master Ravi Jeeee First I Thought would have our Great Leader Master Scorer C T Ravi jeee he is right person to award Nobel Peace award. any way Sri / Siri says he was rejected and against to Ms Malala's selection, you all surely know very well, Malala totally un fit to award it but discriminated fools around the world chosen not Maste Narendra Modi selected Ms Malala because you all fools of this criminal minded world knows against of a group or de polarise the entire group. Sri Sri is good to magic man in this world making beautiful woman Fools.
Jai Hoo Narendra Modi.

Rikaz
 - 
Tuesday, 3 May 2016

They gave noble prize for Obama, for what???....I did not find any reason for it....Malala is an inspiration and hope for millions of underprivileged girls around the world...

Mohammed SS
 - 
Tuesday, 3 May 2016

Really... these awards should be given to Narendra Modi, Mohan Bhagwat, for their rolE to implement successfully Acche din in the country, if this award would have been given to Ravishankar could be better also...Now all are silent this fellow started Barking

ShivaPrasad
 - 
Tuesday, 3 May 2016

Malala Yousafzai has done nothing to deserve Nobel Peace Prize

Tinku sharma
 - 
Tuesday, 3 May 2016

why did you congratulate #Malala two years ago if you don't think she deserved the @NobelPrize?

UMMAR
 - 
Tuesday, 3 May 2016

WHO CARES FOR U SRI SRI SRI ,

BEC U RAISED THE SLOGAN PAKISTAN ZINDABAD PLEASE GO TO PAKISTAN U HAVE NO RIGHT TO STAY HERE ANYMORE ....

Malalas Fan
 - 
Tuesday, 3 May 2016

I agree with him. I love Malal for her bravery, but when it comes to Nobel prize what was her contribution?

Kiran rao
 - 
Tuesday, 3 May 2016

100% i Agree With Shri Shri Ravi Shanker....

Afthab
 - 
Tuesday, 3 May 2016

After being shot in the head.. she is still fighting for the rights of girls and children.. you say that she is not deserving one.. then who deserves more??

Kiran Rao
 - 
Tuesday, 3 May 2016

Shri Shri Ravishankar please stop your non-sense,

Mohammed Faruque
 - 
Tuesday, 3 May 2016

This swamiji dont have any work simply putting nose to everything. if this swamiji dont want any award let him sit at ashrama, there is no rule to follow him,

Madhava
 - 
Tuesday, 3 May 2016

Ravi shankar received padmavibhushana this year,

Mohammed
 - 
Tuesday, 3 May 2016

There is no Medicine for JEALOUSY. Dont waste your precious time try to learn about ISALM. And be prepared for your Future.

suchi Sarkar
 - 
Tuesday, 3 May 2016

Dear Sri,
First pay the Pending TAX to the Govt then give the lecture.You did right thing of giving back the Nobel prize as you your self know that you really dont deserve.

He is a Man with Two Faces.

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