Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy spoke about how democracy can work better during the convocation of Techno India University in Kolkata. The business tycoon said democracy works best in an environment of pluralism, where every citizen has the freedom to practice their own beliefs without forcing them on others.
Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy spoke about how democracy can work better during the convocation of Techno India University in Kolkata. The business tycoon said democracy works best in an environment of pluralism, where every citizen is free to practice their own beliefs without forcing them on others.
According to him, democracy will only thrive if a mindset is created that emphasizes the similarities of different beliefs rather than the differences.
According to him, democracy will only thrive if a mindset is created that emphasizes the similarities of different beliefs rather than the differences.
Citing a quote from former US President Franklin D. Roosevelt about democracy, Narayana Murthy said that “true democracy has four freedoms: freedom of expression, freedom of belief, freedom from fear, and freedom from want.”
Citing a quote from former US President Franklin D. Roosevelt about democracy, Narayana Murthy said that “true democracy has four freedoms: freedom of expression, freedom of belief, freedom from fear, and freedom from want.”
Muthy, now Infosys CEO Emeritus, said that in a democracy you have the freedom to speak your mind responsibly, courteously and fearlessly, and you also have the freedom to strive for a better quality of life.
Muthy, now Infosys CEO Emeritus, said that in a democracy you have the freedom to speak your mind responsibly, courteously and fearlessly, and you also have the freedom to strive for a better quality of life.
“This entails a responsibility to create a just society that embraces the fundamental principle of granting everyone the widest possible civil liberties and personal rights, and tolerating new economic inequalities only when such inequalities improve the conditions of poor citizens,” he said.
“This entails a responsibility to create a just society that embraces the fundamental principle of granting everyone the widest possible civil liberties and personal rights, and tolerating new economic inequalities only when such inequalities improve the conditions of poor citizens,” he said.
In addition, the Infosys founder expressed his concerns about the population of India. He said: “India has not prioritized population control. The most pressing need right now is to reduce population growth. While certain parts of India have made good progress on reductions, other parts have underpaid. “Drawing attention to this important issue”.
In addition, the Infosys founder expressed his concerns about the population of India. He said: “India has not prioritized population control. The most pressing need right now is to reduce population growth. While certain parts of India have made good progress on reductions, other parts have underpaid. “Drawing attention to this important issue”.
Murthy admonished the graduates, saying that a professional lives by the rules of their ethics.
Murthy admonished the graduates, saying that a professional lives by the rules of their ethics.
“A professional strives to be open-minded, knowing that the most dangerous thing in the world is a closed mind,” he said.
“A professional strives to be open-minded, knowing that the most dangerous thing in the world is a closed mind,” he said.
The university also awarded the doctorate degree to the eminent industrialist Ratan Tata in absentia.
The university also awarded the doctorate degree to the eminent industrialist Ratan Tata in absentia.
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