THE HINDU

Tuesday, Sep 28, 2004

Letters to the Editor

LAUDABLE

Sir, — The Defence Ministry's decision to appoint more women doctors in the Army is laudable. Equally welcome is its decision to give Surya Moudgil another chance to appear before an all-women Army medical board. Those who criticised the aggrieved Ms. Moudgil and the All India Democratic Women's Association ought to think again. Let us hope that these developments will serve as eye-openers and sensitise the Army towards women.

C. Selvamani,
Bangalore

Sir, — Ms. Moudgil's case has come to light because of her boldness. The question is not whether it is right or wrong for women candidates to be examined by male doctors. Medical test is not an emergency; she could have been allowed to exercise her option. The conviction with which she braved all odds and the fact that she even risked a career for a principle are praiseworthy.

She stands out among those who suffer in silence due to social pressure or lack of confidence.

Chhavi Rana,
Rohtak, Haryana

Sir, — I congratulate AIDWA and Ms. Moudgil for remaining steadfast and taking up the issue courageously.

Pathamadai Mani Sundaram,
Chennai

(Source: The Hindu)