The Kerala floods last year were one of the most tragic natural calamities experienced in the world. People died, families were dislocated and homes were buried down the water. Even though civilisation has begun its course in the distraught state, normalcy is a far cry for people who endured all that loss. 

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Numerous safety missions were launched and thousands of people extended their help in every way they could. However, there were a few unsung heroes who forgot about themselves in order to serve the people of their state. The fishermen and folks of Kerala gave their all in rescuing people and ensuring lives were saved, even if their own life was in danger. For their selfless service and as a token of gratitude, Thiruvanthapurum MP Dr. Shashi Tharoor has written to the Nobel Prize committee and nominated the Kerala fishermen for the same.

My letter to the Nobel Peace Prize Committee nominating the fishermen of Kerala for this year's Peace Prize in recognition of their courageous service & sacrifice during the #KeralaFloods of 2018: pic.twitter.com/xtPLrTnQBT

— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) February 6, 2019

“I would like to nominate the fishermen of Kerala for the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize. They represent an outstanding and wholly deserving candidacy, one that would be a worthy addition to the champions of humanity that the award has recognised over the years,” his letter reads. 

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The entire nation is in chorus with his thought and we all believe that this is a well deserved nomination.

This is such a heartwarming gesture and deserves a huge appreciation.
Thank you on behalf of World Forum of Fish Harvesters and Fish Workers, India chapter  ð

— Jaini /à¦à¦à§à¦à§à¦¿à¦¨à§/ اجÛÙÛ (@IchbinUjjaini) February 7, 2019

That's highly commendable of you to write for such a deserving set of people who without any kind of expectations undauntingly swung into the perilous rescue act and saved hundreds of precious lives. These fishermen highly deserve it and I am sure they would win this time.

— Binu (@Binuiv) February 6, 2019

The gesture is heart warming in itself, and leaving any political agendas aside, the brave men do deserve this.

Whether the fishermen will receive the Nobel or not the thought and cause is Noble and laudable. Thank you

— dominic savio (@dominickerala) February 6, 2019

An award has no effect or does no justice to the heroic deeds but recognition and acknowledgement for the same might go a long way.