Pakistani girl Malala Yousafzai nominated for Nobel peace prize by ruling Labour Party members in Norway
Three Parliament members from the ruling party, Fredy de Ruiter, Gorm Kjernli and Magne Rommetveit, submitted the name of Malala to the Norwegian Nobel committee.
Fifteen-year-old Pakistani schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai, who was shot by a Taliban gunman at point blank range as she travelled on a bus to school on October 9, has been nominated by the ruling Labour Party members in Norway for the Nobel peace prize.
According to reports, three Parliament members from the ruling party, Fredy de Ruiter, Gorm Kjernli and Magne Rommetveit, submitted the name of Malala Yousufzai to the Norwegian Nobel committee that awards the Nobel peace prize.
The website of the Labour Party reportedly described Malala as: "A Pakistani pupil and blogger, who attained global fame after she was shot in the head by Taliban in October for criticising the militant group on her blog."
Malala has since become an internationally recognised symbol of opposition to the Taliban's drive to deny women education, and against religious extremism in a country where women's rights are often flouted.
Others known to have been nominated are human rights activist activist Ales Belyatski, currently behind bars, and Russia's Lyudmila Alexeyeva.
It may be noted that thousands of people are eligible to nominate candidates - including former laureates, members of parliament and government around the world, some university professors, and members of certain international organisations. These people are also allowed to reveal the names they have put forward. a media report said.
The Norwegian Nobel Committee is made up of five members designated by the Norwegian parliament. The Nobel Peace Prize, which will be announced in early October, will be handed over at a formal ceremony in Oslo on December 10.
(With Agency inputs)