evidence: Nobel panel member clarifies that he did not say Modi is the ‘biggest contender’ for peace prize [...] Deputy leader of the Norwegian Nobel Committee Asle Toje on Thursday dismissed media reports claiming he had said that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the "biggest contender" for the Nobel Peace Prize, reported ANI. [...] During the interview with the deputy leader of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, Times Now anchor claimed that Toje has said that Modi is the "biggest contender" for the prize and exhorts viewers to listen to the conversation.