This National Anthem issue is a minor issue which could be pardoned based on Mr. Murthy's appology. Playing instrumental version of national anthem is a widely followed practice even in ceremonies attended by The President. So Infosys or Mr. Murthy has not disgraced National Anthem. So the media question on this itself was a trap.
Unfortunately Mr. Murthy's reply was not appropriate. It was a stupidity on the part of the great man and not a cognizable offence. Shows that any one is fallible.
It was one of the lamest excuse he could give for playing the instrumental version. There are thousands of Indians working in US companies. Does that prevent any one from singing US national anthem in any of the functions. I have attended many functions organized by Indian Associations which started with US national anthem. I don't his remarks should accept such hue and cry for legal action against Mr. Murthy. The opportunistic politicians are trying their best to take advantage by tarnishing the image of this great man. This was the best opportunity they got push him out of the race for Presidency.
