New Delhi, May 10 -- The Congress on Saturday hailed the Supreme Court's recent decision on granting permanent commission to women in the Indian Army, calling it a landmark step that will significantly uplift the morale of women officers across the country.
Addressing a press conference here, Congress leader and retired Indian Air Force officer Wing Commander Anuma Acharya expressed strong support for the verdict.
"The decision of the Supreme Court which came yesterday (Friday) provides a lot of relief, and in the current environment of the country, it will boost the morale of women officers," she said.
She said that on Friday, the Supreme Court issued an order in support of the women officers, directing that the Short Service Commission...