Sudha Murty Says She Once Got A Call From Abdul Kalam, Reveals Conversation
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Author-philanthropist and Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty also posted a picture of former president APJ Abdul Kalam conferring her Padma Shri award in 2006.
Author-philanthropist and Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty on Tuesday said that she had once received a phone call from former president APJ Abdul Kalam, which she thought was made to her by "mistake". Once I received a call from Mr. Abdul Kalam, who told me that he reads my columns and enjoys them. pic.twitter.com/SWEQ6zfeu4 Today, I have pledged to carry out my duties with utmost dedication and sincerity. It is a privilege to serve our nation and I am filled with gratitude for this opportunity. With each step forward, I am reminded of the responsibility entrusted to me by the people of our country. pic.twitter.com/oUtOhLeRZj
Taking to her official X account, she posted a picture of Mr Kalam conferring her Padma Shri award in 2006 and said that she thought the former president's call was made for her husband and Infosys founder Narayana Murthy.
"One day, I got a call saying that Mr Abdul Kalam wants to speak to you. I told (the operator) that this is a wrong number because I don't have anything with Abdul Kalam," Ms Murty said in an audio clip she shared of her conversation recorded during a show.
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