Jairam Ramesh praises Narayana Murthy at 80, calls him a ‘living legend’

New Delhi, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Thursday hailed Infosys co-founder N R Narayana Murthy, saying he is a man who transformed Indian enterprise, brought new corporate values and inspired a whole generation.

The nation salutes Murthy, applauds him, and expresses its gratitude to him for who he has been, what he has stood for, and for what he has accomplished, the Congress general secretary said on X.

Murthy, one of India's most prominent entrepreneurs and business leaders, turned 80 on Thursday.


"Today is the Sathabhishekam of a living legend, a man who has transformed Indian enterprise, has brought new corporate values, has inspired and mentored a whole generation and more (a few of whom became icons themselves), has spoken his mind freely and frankly, and all along through stunning successes maintained HIS (Humility, Integrity, Simplicity) philosophy and practice," Ramesh said.

"Today is N. R. Narayana Murthy@80. The nation salutes him, applauds him, and expresses its gratitude to him - for who he has been, what he has stood for, and for what he has accomplished," the Congress leader said.

"I still cherish memories of my first meeting with him 49 years ago. It has been my privilege knowing him, being influenced by him, disagreeing with him, arguing with him, but always having my profound respect for him-- which I hope has been mutual!" Ramesh said.