UK’s First Lady, Joins Mother Sudha for Padma Award Ceremony with S Jaishankar
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Akshata Murty, the daughter of Indian billionaire and co-founder of Infosys, NR Narayana Murthy, made headlines recently as she attended the Padma awards ceremony in New Delhi with her mother, Sudha Murthy. The event was made even more special as Akshata Murty, who is also the UK’s First Lady, was seated beside India’s External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar.
President Droupadi Murmu presents Padma Bhushan to Smt Sudha Murty for Social Work. A philanthropist, renowned author, and Chairperson of the Murty Foundation, she has initiated many projects in the fields of healthcare, education, art & culture, animal welfare, and women’s empowerment
The presence of Akshata Murty, who is married to the UK’s Minister for International Trade, made the event even more noteworthy. The entrepreneur and philanthropist is known for her support of various social causes and has been actively involved in initiatives aimed at promoting education and empowering women.
The sight of Akshata Murty sitting with S Jaishankar sparked a flurry of comments and speculation on social media, with many praising her for representing India on the global stage. Some also noted the significance of a woman holding such a prominent position in the UK government attending an event honoring an Indian woman.
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