President Droupadi Murmu has nominated former chairperson of t🍬he Infosys Foundation Sudha Murty to Rajya Sabha🦄, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday, on the occasion of Women's Day.
Taking to microblogging platform X to make the announcem꧃ent, PM Modi said Sudha Murty'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," PM Modi said.
Who Is Sudha Murty
Sudha Murty, born on August 19, 1950, is known for her contributions to education, literature, and philanthꦑropy. Married to NR Narayana Murty, the 🌸co-founder of Infosys, he has gained immense recognition for her social work and was honored with the Padma Shri in 2006, followed by the Padma Bhushan in 2023.
Initially trained in computer science and engineering, Sudha Murty transitioned into roles around education, social welfare, and public health. She is acti🌃vely involved in th🗹e public health care initiatives of the Gates Foundation.
