'Women officers have poor interpersonal skills, complain too much': Lt General Rajeev Puri, calls for a performance review

Lt Gen Rajeev Puri has raised serious concerns about the leadership abilities of women commanding officers in the Indian Army. In a letter to Eastern Army Command, he pointed out issues such as poor interpersonal relations, over-centralisation of decision-making, and a lack of empathy. He recommended gender-neutral policies and a focus on training and performance reviews to improve command effectiveness.