Indian army chief criticizes eight female colonels, calls for gender-neutral policies.

A top Indian army general, Lt. Gen. Rajeev Puri, has raised concerns over the performance of eight female colonels, highlighting issues like poor interpersonal skills, lack of empathy, and an authoritarian leadership style. Despite these criticisms, the Indian army remains committed to integrating women officers and sees this review as an opportunity to enhance training standards. Puri has called for gender-neutral policies in officer postings and selection to ensure equality and improve overall command quality.

November 25, 2024
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