President Droupadi Murmu nominated author and philanthropist Sudha Murty (73) to the Rajya Sabha on Friday. The announcement of her nomination to the Rajya Sabha was a double surprise as it came on Women's Day, Sudha Murty said.

"I'm happy, at the same time I feel I have been given more responsibility. I'll work my level best. On a personal level, I am happy that I'm getting a bigger platform to work for the poor," Sudha Murty told ANI on Friday. Murty clarified that she does not consider herself a politician as she is a nominated Rajya Sabha member.