Sat Nov 16 05:09:03 UTC 2024: **Narendra Murthy Reiterates Support for 70-Hour Work Week**
BENGALURU, INDIA – Narendra Murthy, [add title/position if known], has doubled down on his controversial statement advocating for a 70-hour work week. Facing recent criticism and questions about whether he had changed his stance, Murthy remained firm in his belief. He cited Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s reportedly 100-hour work week as an example, emphasizing the importance of hard work for national development. Murthy stated he believes that a strong work ethic is integral to Indian culture and that rest without work yields no results. He expressed disappointment with the reduction of the work week from six days to five. He further revealed his own history of working 14-hour days, six and a half days a week, for a significant portion of his career. His comments have sparked considerable debate on social media.
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