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Tushar Hiranandani Links Ragda Pachees to Army’s Test Batch of 25 Women
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🗓 28 Sep 2026, 10:47 AM
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Business magnate Tushar Hiranandani drew a curious comparison between the popular street food ragda pachees and the army’s first test batch of 25 women, sparking discussion on women’s roles in the armed forces.
Businessman Tushar Hiranandani, known for his ventures in real estate and media, made a striking remark linking the popular street food ragda pachees to the Indian Army’s inaugural test batch of 25 women.
Ragda pachees, a spicy potato and lentil dish served with crispy puri, is a staple of Delhi’s street food scene. Hiranandani’s comparison was made during a casual interview, where he used the dish as a metaphor for the army’s experimental group.
The army’s test batch, comprising 25 women, was launched earlier this year to evaluate the integration of female soldiers into combat roles. The initiative aims to assess training, operational readiness, and the impact on unit cohesion.
The comment has drawn mixed reactions, with some praising the creative analogy and others questioning its relevance. Military officials have reiterated that the program is a serious step toward gender inclusivity in the armed forces.
Ragda pachees, a spicy potato and lentil dish served with crispy puri, is a staple of Delhi’s street food scene. Hiranandani’s comparison was made during a casual interview, where he used the dish as a metaphor for the army’s experimental group.
The army’s test batch, comprising 25 women, was launched earlier this year to evaluate the integration of female soldiers into combat roles. The initiative aims to assess training, operational readiness, and the impact on unit cohesion.
The comment has drawn mixed reactions, with some praising the creative analogy and others questioning its relevance. Military officials have reiterated that the program is a serious step toward gender inclusivity in the armed forces.