British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday expressed pleasure as his mother-in-law Sudha Murty was honoured with Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian award, at a ceremony in Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday. Reacting to spouse Akshata Murty’s Instagram put up, Sunak stated, “A proud day”.

Also Read| Watch: Sudha Murty, actor Raveena Tandon among Padma awardees

Sudha Murty, 72, was recognised for her contribution to social work. A well-liked creator and philanthropist from Karnataka, Sudha Murty serves because the chairperson of the Infosys Foundation. Her husband, NR Narayana Murthy – co-founder of Infosys – was additionally current on the ceremonial operate.

Murty’s daughter Akshata was seen sitting within the entrance row subsequent to exterior affairs minister S Jaishankar, together with different dignitaries on the majestic Durbar Hall of the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

“Yesterday I watched with unspeakable pride as my mother received the Padma Bhushan award from the President of India at the Padma Awards 2023 ceremony (India’s highest civilian awards) in New Delhi, in recognition of her contributions in social work,” learn Akshata’s put up.

She added, “On IWD last month, I reflected on my mother’s extraordinary journey, from STEM to storytelling, but her charitable and volunteering efforts have served as her greatest inspiration to me. Always asking if she can be doing more, she has given back to her community countless times: founding and running a series of philanthropic organisations for 25 years; funding numerous literacy initiatives; and jumping into action to aid those most in need – many in the most remote parts of India – after natural disasters have destroyed their lives.”

Stating that her mom doesn’t reside for recognition, Akshata stated, “The values my parents have instilled in my brother and me – hard work, humility, selflessness – mean she is always on to the next thing (sic).”

(With inputs from businesses)