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BJP MP Tejasvi Surya recently shared highlights from an impromptu “two-hour masterclass” he experienced during a flight from Mumbai to Bengaluru, seated next to Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy. Describing the interaction as enriching and unexpected, Surya praised the IT pioneer’s breadth of knowledge and clarity on topics ranging from AI and manufacturing to youth upskilling, leadership, and ethics.
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“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,” Surya wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
Had an inspiring conversation with the legendary NRN today on the way back to Bengaluru from Mumbai.
NRN pioneered the Indian IT services sector, turning it into a global powerhouse. He created wealth for literally lakhs of middle class families through Infosys.
From AI to… pic.twitter.com/ZpcnRWmbQR
— Tejasvi Surya (@Tejasvi_Surya)
Had an inspiring conversation with the legendary NRN today on the way back to Bengaluru from Mumbai.
NRN pioneered the Indian IT services sector, turning it into a global powerhouse. He created wealth for literally lakhs of middle class families through Infosys.
From AI to… pic.twitter.com/ZpcnRWmbQR— Tejasvi Surya (@Tejasvi_Surya) July 15, 2025
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Calling Murthy “one of the architects of India’s modern tech economy,” Surya added, “I quipped that I’ll strive to meet his 70-hour-a-week target.” Murthy had previously sparked a national debate in 2023 by suggesting that young Indians should commit to working 70 hours a week to accelerate India's development.
According to Surya, Murthy responded with humour, saying, “The only person I know who probably works 100 hours a week is Prime Minister Modi!”
Surya’s post quickly went viral, reigniting debate around Murthy’s work-hour philosophy. While some praised the opportunity for a young MP to learn from a visionary, others argued against glorifying excessive work hours, saying innovation and success require balance, not burnout.
