NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed delight at President Droupadi Murmu’s Rajya Sabha nomination of philanthropist and author Sudha Murty, calling it a ‘powerful testament to our Nari Shakti.’
“I am delighted that the President of India has nominated Sudha Murty ji to the Rajya Sabha. Sudha Ji’s contributions to diverse fields including social work, philanthropy and education have been immense and inspiring.
Her presence in the Rajya Sabha is a powerful testament to our ‘Nari Shakti’, exemplifying the strength and potential of women in shaping our nation’s destiny. Wishing her a fruitful Parliamentary tenure,” said PM Modi on X.
Murty, the spouse of Infosys co-founder N R Narayana Murthy, serves as the chairperson of the Murty Trust and boasts authorship of numerous books.
At 73 years old, her nomination coincides with International Women’s Day. She received the Padma Shri award in 2006 and the Padma Bhushan in 2023.