New Delhi, Oct 10 : Vice President Hamid Ansari has congratulated Kailash Satyarthi on being awarded the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize, jointly with Malala Yusufzai of Pakistan.

"I extend my heartiest congratulations to Shri Kailash Satyarthi on being awarded the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize, jointly with Ms. Malala Yusufzai of Pakistan. This is a richly deserved recognition for two remarkable human beings, who have worked tirelessly and fearlessly, against all odds, to protect and promote the rights of the child," said Vice President Ansari in his message.

"While we salute the two laureates on their achievement, it is my hope that the path shown by them would inspire us to work together towards eradicating the deplorable crimes and injustices inflicted daily upon children in our society ," he added. (ANI)