Sudha Murty Nominated to Rajya Sabha

• Author and philanthropist Sudha Murty has been nominated to the Rajya Sabha by President Droupadi Murmu.
• At 73, Sudha Murty is a renowned philanthropist, author, and former chairperson of the Infosys Foundation.
• Her husband, Narayana Murthy, is the founder of the IT giant Infosys, while UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is her son-in-law.
• Murty is also a writer in English and Kannada.
  • With 30 books and over 200 titles, including novels, non-fiction, children’s books, travelogues, technical books, and memoirs to her name. Her works have been translated into major Indian languages, selling over 26 lakh copies across the country.
• Awards
  • In 2006, Sudha Murty was awarded the Padma Shri – the fourth-highest civilian award in India.
  • In 2023, she was awarded the Padma Bhushan – the third-highest civilian award.
  • Literary awards- RK Narayan Award for Literature, the Attimabbe Award for Excellence in Kannada Literature in 2011, and the Lifetime Achievement by Crossword Book Awards in 2018 reflect her significant impact.

NOMINATION TO RAJYA SABHA

• Under Allocation of Business Rules, 1961, the subject “Nominations to the Rajya Sabha” is allocated to Ministry of Home Affairs.
• The President of India nominates 12 members to the Upper House of Parliament for their outstanding contributions to arts, literature, sciences, and social services. (Under Article 80 (3) of Constitution)