All About Sudha Murty: Rajya Sabha Nominee

1. Rajya Sabha Nominee

President Droupadi Murmu has nominated author and philanthropist Sudha Murty to the Rajya Sabha. With the announcement made on International Womens Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Ms. Murty and stated her participation in the Rajya Sabha is a tremendous monument to the nations Nari Shakti.

2. Her Response

Upon being nominated Sudha Murty replied: Happy that Im getting a bigger platform to work. She is glad that now she will be able to do more for the underprivileged.

3. Rishi Saunak's mother-in-law

Her daughter Akshata, who is wed to UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, broadens the familys sphere of influence in international politics.

4. Philanthropist

Murty is most recognized for her literary contributions in English and Kannada as well as her charitable work.

5. Author

She wrote a novel in Kannada called Dollar Bahu (lit. Dollar Daughter-in-Law, later translated into English), which Zee TV adapted into a dramatic television series in 2001.

6. Chairperson

Murthy formerly served as the chairperson and trustee of Infosys Foundation.

7. Breaking stereotypes

The first female engineer at Tata, Sudha Murthy, is one such exceptional person. Her trip not only dispelled gender stereotypes but also started a revolution that is still affecting the business world today.