Citing examples of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and former President Pratibha Patil, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh spoke of women empowerment in India at the inaugural session of an international seminar on the ‘Role of Women in the Armed Forces', organised by the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Thursday.
The SCO is a Eurasian political, economic and security alliance headquartered out of Beijing. Addressing the countries attending the international seminar, Singh said, “India's former Prime Minister, Shrimati Indira Gandhi not only led the country for a number of years, she also did so during times of war. And more recently, Shrimati Pratibha Patil was the President of India and the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces.”
Speaking at the SCO-International Webinar on ‘Role of Women in the Armed Forces'. https://t.co/hz6kAxM5wQ
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Singh further announced that from next year, women shall be able to join the National Defence Academy, “India's premier tri-service pre-commissioning training institute”.
“India remains deeply committed to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and its charter. We have long-standing and natural linkages throughout history to all the countries in this unique grouping. Our shared culture, ethnic, civilisational and geographical past has only been reinforced by our warm relationships and close ties. I have no doubt that this augurs well for a…
