Tejasvi Surya recounts insights over her flight discussion with NRI Narayana Murthy

MP Tejasvi Surya on Monday shared insights from an unexpected yet enriching encounter with Infosys co-founder N.R. Narayana Murthy in the midst of a flight from Mumbai to Bengaluru, describing it as a
“two-hour masterclass” on India’s future

In a post on X, Surya said he had a deeply inspiring conversation with the IT pioneer who is widely credited with transforming India’s technology landscape and creating wealth for lakhs of middle-class families through Infosys.

Surya wrote “from AI to manufacturing, the state of our cities, upskilling youth, ethics, and leadership, the breadth of knowledge and clarity NRN brings to every topic is phenomenal.

Terming it a privilege to listen and learn from one of the architects of India’s modern tech economy, Surya humorously added that he tried to commit himself to Murthy’s famously high work ethic. “he quipped that he will strive to meet his 70-hour-a-week target,” he wrote, referring to Murthy’s widely discussed suggestion that young Indians must work longer hours to drive national development.

Murthy laughed in response and saying that the only person he knows who probably works 100 hours a week is PM Modi

Murthy’s earlier comment advocating a 70-hour work week for young Indians had sparked intense public debate, with some hailing it as a call to national duty and others criticising it as impractical and tone-deaf.
The post gained traction on social media with people still opposing the idea of long working hours. A user in the comments said, “Working long hours doesn’t guarantee success or innovation. Quality over quantity matters. The focus should be on creating a balanced environment where creativity can flourish, not on glorifying overwork.”

News Edit KV Raman