Narayana Murthy stands by his statement of working 70 hours a week, says- my opinion will not change till my death

Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy says that the country will progress only when people work for longer hours. PM Narendra Modi also did the same. He said that PM Narendra Modi works 100 hours a week. If he can work so hard then why can't we. Narayana Murthy stressed that people should also work more like the PM.

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Narayana Murthy stands by his statement of working 70 hours a week, says- my opinion will not change till my death
Narayana Murthy stands by his statement of working 70 hours a week, says- my opinion will not change till my death

The founder of the biggest IT firm Infosys Technologies, NR Narayana Murthy is a man of strict work culture. Several times he has said that people should work 70 hours a week. He has been criticized a lot for this. However, many people also support his statement.

Narayana Murthy has once again defended his 70-hour statement. He says that only hard work will take India on the path of progress. He stated, "I clearly believe that people should work 70 hours. Sorry, my opinion has not changed. This opinion will remain with me till my death. In 1986, when India shifted from a 6-day working week to a 5-day working week, I was very sad. If the country has to develop, then we will have to sacrifice something and not relax."

Narayana Murthy also praised PM Narendra Modi. He said that PM Modi works 100 hours a week. If he can work so hard, why can't we? Narayana Murthy stressed that like the PM, people should also work harder and show how this country can be taken forward.

Muskan Kumawat Verified Public Figure • 16 Apr, 2026 Journalist

Muskan Kumawat is a Journalist & Content Writer at Sangri Times English, covering a wide range of topics, including news, entertainment, and trending stories. With a strong passion for storytelling and in-depth reporting, she delivers engaging and informative content to readers.

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