evidence: A social media post attributing viral statements on PM Modi to Asle Toje, deputy leader of the Nobel Prize Committee is being widely shared. The post claims that "Asle Toje observed that PM Modi is the biggest contender for the Nobel Peace Prize". Let’s fact-check the claim made in the post. [...] Fact: Asle Toje during his interactions with Indian media agencies showered high praise for India and PM Modi in particular. However, he did not endorse Modi, as the top contender for Nobel Peace prize, as claimed by multiple media agencies. Further, the Nobel prize statutes enforce secrecy with respect to the details of nominations and nominees. Hence the claim made in the post is FALSE. [...] Business Standard published an article stating that Asle Toje while speaking to news agency ANI had denied the claims made by the media that he referred to PM Modi as the biggest contender for the Nobel Peace Prize. Factly had written to Asle Toje seeking clarifications on these reports, and this article will be updated once he responds.