Infosys Founder Narayana Murthy Will Not Join Politics But Instead...

Narayana Murthy, the Infosys founder, spoke out about his plans after leaving the company. While talking with NDTV, the tech billionaire categorically denied the plans of joining politics as he believes that he is too old for that now.

He said, “I am too old for any of that. I am now 78”, said Murthy. He said that he plans to spend time with his children and his grandchildren. He also added that he plans to enjoy music and read up on a variety of topics ranging from physics to economics.

He said, “This is the time for me to enjoy the progress of our grandchildren, the progress of our children, the progress of our younger colleagues, this is the time for me to read more about physics, mathematics, philosophy, economics, and other things. This is the time to enjoy music”, as quoted by NDTV.

He said this is the time when he should be seen but not heard, to the extent that is possible. He said that is ‘ideal’, though it is very difficult. His wife, author and philanthropist, Sudha Murty also said that she doesn’t have to join politics to serve the public.

She said, she has done public services and helped people in ways other than politics. She said she “handled 14 national disasters and one pandemic. So I do public service. But I don”t require a position for that. I”m happy like this. So, I want this storytime is another way of servicing, giving the good moral values,”.

Last year, the Infosys founder has grabbed headline when he appealed to the youngsters in India to work 70 hours a week. The comment was heavily criticised by working professionals as well as other CEOs for endorsing for a lack of work-life balance.

Narayana Murthy is an Indian billionaire businessman and one of the seven co-founders of Infosys. He previously served as the chairman, chief executive officer (CEO), president, and chief mentor of Infosys before retiring and taking the title chairman emeritus.