Nobel Peace Prize winner Kailash Satyarthi described the child massacre by Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Peshawar as “the darkest and blackest spot on human kind” and “the most heinous crime that no civilised society and no human society could ever tolerate”.
Talking to newsroompost.com, he condemned the killing of 132 school children in Pakistan. Informing that he has not been able to speak to Malala post the tragedy, he said, “I definitely believe that all children must be safe. All children must be enjoying their childhood. All children are free. All children should go to schools and there should be no compromise on this.”
He further added, “These are fundamental principles already laid down in the UN Conventions and so on.” Elaborating on his future course of action with the government especially with respect to the issue of child rights and child safety, Satyarthi said, “Of course we will be in more concrete talks in future.”
He also said, “Now we are surrounded by the media all the time. If you allow us, in a few days we will begin speaking to the government.”
Speaking about his recent interactions with political and government stakeholders, Satyarthi informed, “I never met Rahul Gandhi. I met Mr. Modi. Of course I also met Soniaji after the announcement of the prize. They are all excited about the prize.”
Talking of the award, Satyarthi said, “This is not a prize for me alone. It is for the entire nation and all the children in the world.”
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