Author, educator, philanthropist and former Chairperson of the Infosys Foundation, Sudha Murty has been nominated to Rajya Sabha by President Draupadi Murmu. The news was given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a social media post on March 8. In his post on X, Narendra Modi said he was delighted that Murty has been nominated to the Upper House and how her presence in the Rajya Sabha is a powerful testament to our ‘Nari Shakti’ (Women Power). The nomination of Sudha Murty is wonderfully timed with International Women’s Day.
“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 will be 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,” read the prime minister’s post.
It’s a new responsibility to work for the country: Murty
Reacting to the news, Sudha Murty said, “It’s a big Women’s Day gift to me. It’s a new responsibility to work for the country.”
Notably, the President of India nominates 12 eminent members to the Upper House of the Parliament (Rajya Sabha) for their contributions towards arts, literature, sciences, and social services.
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