Karnataka CM Criticizes Murthy Couple for Refusing Survey

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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah criticized Infosys founders Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murthy on for refusing to participate in the state's ongoing socio-economic survey. He said the couple misunderstood the survey's purpose, which aims to collect data on all 70 million residents, not just backward classes. Siddaramaiah questioned if being Infosys founders made them the wisest and wondered if they would also refuse the central government's caste census. The Murthy couple had earlier declined to fill out the survey form, stating they don't belong to any backward community. The survey, which began, has been extended. (Updated 17 Oct 2025, 18:08 IST; source: link)

Key Points

• Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah criticized Infosys founders Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murthy on 6 Oct 2023 for refusing to participate in the state's ongoing socio-economic survey
• He said the couple misunderstood the survey's purpose, which aims to collect data on all 70 million residents, not just backward classes
• Siddaramaiah questioned if being Infosys founders made them the wisest and wondered if they would also refuse the central government's caste census