Congress leader Karti Chidambaram rejects Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy’s suggestion of a 70-hour workweek, instead proposing a four-day workweek as a more effective solution.

Congress MP Karti Chidambaram has countered Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy’s suggestion of a 70-hour work week, saying that work-life balance is important for “good social order and harmony”. Chidambaram proposes a four-day working week, from 12 noon on Monday to 2 pm on Friday, to foster societal harmony. He highlights the struggles faced by citizens due to subpar infrastructure and suggests that longer working hours do not necessarily translate into higher output. Murthy, on the other hand, has been advocating for a 70-hour work week, citing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s reputed 100-hour work weeks as an example. He believes that India’s development demands sacrifice, not relaxation, and that longer working hours will lead to greater productivity and respect for the country. However, Chidambaram’s proposal suggests that shorter work schedules could be a more effective way to achieve this goal.