President nominates Smt. Sudha Murthy to Rajya Sabha. Hon’ble PM says 'Nari Shakti' rules

New Delhi : A year after receiving Padma Bhushan for her social work, author and philanthropist, Sudha Murthy has been nominated to the Rajya Sabha by President Droupadi Murmu. Soon after the announcement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended her congratulatory wishes and said that her presence in the Rajya Sabha is a powerful testament to the country’s 'Nari Shakti'. Interestingly, the announcement has been made on the International Women’s Day.

"I am delighted that the President of India has nominated @SmtSudhaMurty 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.

The president of India nominates 12 members to the upper house of the parliament for their contribution towards arts, literature, science and social services.

For those who are unaware, Mrs Murthy is the wife of IT Tech giant Infosys founder Narayana Murthy. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is her son in law. Last year, she was awarded Padma Bhushan for her brilliant work in social services. She is currently the chairperson of Infosys Foundation.