'Was hospitalised got him discharged': Sudha Murthy joins Narayana Murthy for voting in Bengaluru

Sudha Murty accompanied her husband, IT industry veteran N R Narayana Murthy, to vote in Bengaluru despite his recent hospitalization. Highlighting the importance of voting, she stated, "Matadana Shreshta Daana (voting is noble). Rather than sitting and talking, come out, vote and express your opinion. More and more people should come out and vote." The couple, along with cricketing legend Rahul Dravid, were among the early voters urging citizens, especially the youth, to participate in the ongoing Lok Sabha polls in Karnataka.

Voting, underway in 14 constituencies of Karnataka. Sudha Murty ensured that Narayan Murty exercised his 'right to vote'. "Narayana Murthy was unwell and he was in the hospital. We got him discharged, and after voting, we are taking him home," she remarked.

"We get this right to vote once every five years. We have to exercise this right responsibly with a lot of thinking. No one should let go of this opportunity," said Narayana Murthy.

Meanwhile, Rahul Dravid, advocating for widespread participation, stated, "Good arrangements have been made for the smooth conduct of elections...please come out and vote in large numbers."