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[Watch] Infosys Founder Narayana Murthy Gets Himself Discharged From Hospital To Vote; Wife Sudha Changes Travel Plans

New Delhi: The Murthys – Infosys founder NR Narayana and his wife, Rajya Sabha member Sudha, did everything they could, to ensure they cast their vote in the second phase of voting for General Elections 2024 today. Cricketing legend Rahul Dravid was also among the early voters on Friday. The trio urged people, especially the youth to come out and vote in large numbers.

“We get this right to vote once every five years. We have to exercise this right responsibly with a lot of thinking. No one should let go of this opportunity,” Narayana Murthy told reporters

His wife Sudha Murty said the 77-year-old Infosys founder came to vote, despite ill health. “Narayana Murthy was unwell and he was in the hospital. We got him discharged, and after voting, we are taking him home,” she said.

Noting that she had travel plans, but wanted to come and vote before that, she said, “Matadana Shreshta Daana (voting is nobel). Rather than sitting and talking, come out, vote, and express your opinion. More and more people should come out and vote.”

Speaking to reporters after voting at a polling booth in Jayanagar here, she appealed to youth to come out and vote. “Senior citizens like me will be standing in the queue. Youth should also come out and vote.”

She requested the citizens of Bengaluru, known for low turnout, to come out and vote in large numbers. “Educated people usually come out in less numbers to vote. As informed voters, you have to exercise your right.”

Rahul Dravid, who is the Indian men’s cricket team’s head coach said, this is an opportunity for everyone to participate, and take forward democracy.

“Good arrangements have been made for the smooth conduct of elections…please come out and vote in large numbers. There should be a record turnout in Bengaluru this time. Youths should come out and vote, especially first time voters,” he said.

OB Bureau

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