Why Sudha and Narayana Murthy refused to participate in Karnataka caste survey

Rajya Sabha member Sudha Murthy and her husband, Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy, have chosen not to participate in the ongoing caste and socio-economic survey in Karnataka. Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) sources told PTI that the couple did not want the survey conducted at their home.

Sudha Murthy on caste survey in Karnataka. (ANI file)

Sudha Murthy submitted a self-declaration refusing to provide information in the pro forma issued by the Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission for the Social and Educational Survey 2025.

In it, she stated, “We do not belong to any backward class. Hence, participating in this survey will not be of any help to the government. Therefore, we decline to participate.”