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Murthy's continuous assault led to Vishal Sikka's exit: Infosys board

Infosys board calls Murthy's campaign misguided, says will not be distracted by it

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N R Narayana Murthy (Left) and Vishal Sikka

Last Updated : Aug 21 2017 | 3:55 PM IST

Infosys co-founder N R Narayana Murthy's "continuous assault", including his latest letter, is the primary reason that Vishal Sikka resigned as the company's chief executive officer and managing director, the IT-major said in a press release sent to the BSE.

Calling Murthy's campaign "misguided", the release said that the board would not be distracted by it and "continue to adhere to the highest international standards of corporate governance". The release alleged Murthy demanded that the Infosys Board adopt certain changes in policy or else he would attack board members in public. It added that this threat was carried out when

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