Should Narayana Murthy succeed Dr. Abdul Kalam ?
From Chief Mentor of a very successful company to the Chief Executive of the Nation ? Well the rumour mills are busy with this news. Mr. Narayana Murthy recently retired as the Chairman of Infosys, one of the most professionally run companies of the World. I am not writing about the success story here. I read in a blog yesterday that NRN is making a serious bid for the Office of the Chief Executive of the Nation. The Blog futher says that he is going to be the Indian National Congress’ official nominee, with the likely support from the BJP.
The Techies are all supporting this nomination with one blog posting an Open letter to the Prime Minister (not sure which PM, former or present) requesting him to nominate Mr. NRN. The Campaigners list NRN's credentials and point out that he has got a slew of international and national awards.
I think that it would be one of the greatest moments for every Bangalorean to see a fellow Bangalorean take up the top post of the Country and the greatest tribute to a man who put India on the International Technology Map.
However I am not very sure if Mr. Narayana Murthy really wants to switch over from being the most innovative and successful person to a rather boring job of being the head of the Nation. While Dr Kalam with his Vision for India has changed the stigma of "rubber stamp" to the Government, for a person of NRN's calibre to take over that mantle is something I think is a waste of talent and brain. If the President can exercise more powers to change the face of the nation and steer it to the level of the much developed countries than cutting ribbons and inaugurating seminars, yes then NRN might be the right choice.
As NRN is still young, he should be better utilised as Central Minister for Technology or even more important portfolio where he can reallyy shape the nation. It is a well known fact that Mr. Murthy has always enjoyed political clout, but so far it has mostly been a behind-the-scenes presence. Narayana Murthy and Infosys have got involved in the government and political environment for some years now through the Bangalore Task Force and Bangalore International Airport Project but had to back off due to over interference from our politicians. What Mr. Murthy should be given is a free hand to run the Nation to make it a global leader.....however the question is Will the government and the politicans allow this ??
Whatever the outcome I wish Mr. Murthy all the best. It would be truly great to see someone with the same vision as Dr. Kalam.
The Techies are all supporting this nomination with one blog posting an Open letter to the Prime Minister (not sure which PM, former or present) requesting him to nominate Mr. NRN. The Campaigners list NRN's credentials and point out that he has got a slew of international and national awards.
I think that it would be one of the greatest moments for every Bangalorean to see a fellow Bangalorean take up the top post of the Country and the greatest tribute to a man who put India on the International Technology Map.
However I am not very sure if Mr. Narayana Murthy really wants to switch over from being the most innovative and successful person to a rather boring job of being the head of the Nation. While Dr Kalam with his Vision for India has changed the stigma of "rubber stamp" to the Government, for a person of NRN's calibre to take over that mantle is something I think is a waste of talent and brain. If the President can exercise more powers to change the face of the nation and steer it to the level of the much developed countries than cutting ribbons and inaugurating seminars, yes then NRN might be the right choice.
As NRN is still young, he should be better utilised as Central Minister for Technology or even more important portfolio where he can reallyy shape the nation. It is a well known fact that Mr. Murthy has always enjoyed political clout, but so far it has mostly been a behind-the-scenes presence. Narayana Murthy and Infosys have got involved in the government and political environment for some years now through the Bangalore Task Force and Bangalore International Airport Project but had to back off due to over interference from our politicians. What Mr. Murthy should be given is a free hand to run the Nation to make it a global leader.....however the question is Will the government and the politicans allow this ??
Whatever the outcome I wish Mr. Murthy all the best. It would be truly great to see someone with the same vision as Dr. Kalam.
posted by Ravi at 4:52 AM
1 Comments:
Mr. Narayana Murthy has already made significant contributions to the development of the country. He is a technology mogul and he should use his position to develop the country without getting his hands dirty with politics. I agree with the plea that he sould be a technology minister or something of the sort where he can use his talents to genuinly make a difference.
Nonetheless, Dr. Abdul Kalam's vision of a scientific and technologically advanced India is admirable. I can think of none better to succed Dr. Abdul Kalam as the head of the nation. However, it is too early for Mr. NRN because he has only recently taken up retirement and must prove to the nation that he is a genuine humanitarioan and one who cares for the development of the nation. Mr. NRN should currently stay out of politics for alteast another 10 years.
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