A Landmark for India's Press: PCI Elects Its First Woman President in 68 Years

Sources: TodayNE

In a historic election for the Press Club of India (PCI), senior journalist Sangeeta Barooah became the first woman to hold the top post in the organisation’s 68-year history. This landmark victory also marks the first time a journalist from Northeast India has ascended to the prestigious role.

Barooah’s mandate was resounding, winning 1,019 votes against her opponent Atul Mishra’s 129—a decisive show of confidence from the journalistic community.

In her post-election remarks, Barooah thanked her colleagues and pledged to champion the journalist community. She highlighted her vision for a more inclusive and unified media landscape, stressing that the PCI must remain a robust, independent forum for all of India’s journalists.

The election is celebrated as a transformative moment for Indian journalism, setting a powerful precedent for gender equality and regional representation within one of the country’s key media institutions.