Who is Sudha Murty? The Infosys co-founder, mother-in-law of UK PM, philanthropist and now Rajya Sabha MP
Sudha Murty, the 73-year-old philanthropist and former Chairperson of Infosys Foundation, has been nominated to the Rajya Sabha by the President of India.
«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, formerly known as Twitter.
Who is Sudha Murty?
Renowned for her philanthropy and contributions to literature in both Kannada and English, Sudha Murty has left an indelible mark on society. Her novel, Dollar Bahu, originally penned in Kannada and later translated into English, gained widespread acclaim and was adapted into a televised series by Zee TV in 2001.
Born into a Deshastha Madhva Brahmin family in Karnataka, Sudha Murty maintains a strong connection to her roots. Her daughter, Akshata, married to UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, adds another dimension to the family's influence on global affairs.
Sudha Murty nominated to Rajya Sabha, PM Modi says 'powerful testament to Nari Shakti'
Sudha Murty has published over 100 books
Sudha Murty, with over 150 published books to her name, defies conventional gender norms and stereotypes. Despite her staggering net worth of Rs 775 crore, she leads a life of
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