Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday congratulated Indian child rights activist Kailash Satyarthi for winning the Nobel Peace Prize, saying that he devoted his life to a cause "extremely relevant to entire humankind".

 
 "Congratulations to Kailash Satyarthi on being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. The entire nation is proud of his momentous achievement," he said in a tweet.
 
 "Kailash Satyarthi has devoted his life to a cause that is extremely relevant to entire humankind. I salute his determined efforts," he added.
 
 Modi also congratulated Pakistani girl child education campaigner Malala Yousufzai, saying her "life is a journey of immense grit and courage".