{"id":43525,"date":"2025-12-17T19:20:03","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T13:50:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=43525"},"modified":"2025-12-17T19:20:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T13:50:07","slug":"first-woman-pci-president","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/first-woman-pci-president\/","title":{"rendered":"First Woman PCI President: Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty Elected in Press Club of India 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/first-woman-pci-president\/#First_woman_PCI_president_Sangeeta_Barooah_Pisharoty_makes_history_in_Press_Club_of_India_elections_2025_Learn_about_her_victory_leadership_and_significance_for_Indian_journalism\" >First woman PCI president Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty makes history in Press Club of India elections 2025. Learn about her victory, leadership, and significance for Indian journalism.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/first-woman-pci-president\/#Press_Club_of_India_Elects_Sangeeta_Barooah_Pisharoty_as_Its_First_Woman_President\" >Press Club of India Elects Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty as Its First Woman President<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/first-woman-pci-president\/#Historic_Election_Outcome_at_PCI\" >Historic Election Outcome at PCI<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/first-woman-pci-president\/#About_Sangeeta_Barooah_Pisharoty\" >About Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/first-woman-pci-president\/#Clean_Sweep_of_Office%E2%80%91Bearers\" >Clean Sweep of Office\u2011Bearers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/first-woman-pci-president\/#Significance_for_Indian_Journalism\" >Significance for Indian Journalism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/first-woman-pci-president\/#Expectations_from_New_Leadership\" >Expectations from New Leadership<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/first-woman-pci-president\/#%F0%9F%93%8C_Why_This_News_Is_Important_for_Exam_Aspirants\" >\ud83d\udccc Why This News Is Important for Exam Aspirants<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/first-woman-pci-president\/#Gender_Equality_and_Leadership\" >Gender Equality and Leadership<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/first-woman-pci-president\/#Media_and_Society\" >Media and Society<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/first-woman-pci-president\/#Regional_Representation\" >Regional Representation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/first-woman-pci-president\/#Contemporary_Affairs_Awareness\" >Contemporary Affairs Awareness<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/first-woman-pci-president\/#%F0%9F%93%9A_Historical_Context_Evolution_of_Press_Leadership_in_India\" >\ud83d\udcda Historical Context: Evolution of Press Leadership in India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/first-woman-pci-president\/#Formation_and_Role_of_the_Press_Club_of_India\" >Formation and Role of the Press Club of India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/first-woman-pci-president\/#Gender_Barriers_in_Indian_Media_Leadership\" >Gender Barriers in Indian Media Leadership<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/first-woman-pci-president\/#Progressive_Shift_in_Institutional_Representation\" >Progressive Shift in Institutional Representation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/first-woman-pci-president\/#%F0%9F%97%9D%EF%B8%8F_Key_Takeaways_from_Press_Club_of_India_Elects_First_Woman_President\" >\ud83d\udddd\ufe0f Key Takeaways from Press Club of India Elects First Woman President<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/first-woman-pci-president\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/first-woman-pci-president\/#1_Who_is_Sangeeta_Barooah_Pisharoty\" >1. Who is Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/first-woman-pci-president\/#2_When_was_Sangeeta_Barooah_Pisharoty_elected_as_PCI_President\" >2. When was Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty elected as PCI President?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/first-woman-pci-president\/#3_What_is_the_Press_Club_of_India\" >3. What is the Press Club of India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/first-woman-pci-president\/#4_Why_is_this_election_significant\" >4. Why is this election significant?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/first-woman-pci-president\/#5_How_many_votes_did_Sangeeta_Barooah_Pisharoty_receive\" >5. How many votes did Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty receive?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/first-woman-pci-president\/#6_Who_were_elected_along_with_Pisharoty_in_the_PCI_elections\" >6. Who were elected along with Pisharoty in the PCI elections?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/first-woman-pci-president\/#7_How_does_this_news_relate_to_competitive_exams\" >7. How does this news relate to competitive exams?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/first-woman-pci-president\/#8_Which_region_does_Sangeeta_Barooah_Pisharoty_represent\" >8. Which region does Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty represent?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/first-woman-pci-president\/#9_What_are_the_expectations_from_her_leadership\" >9. What are the expectations from her leadership?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/first-woman-pci-president\/#10_What_is_the_significance_of_a_clean_sweep_by_her_panel\" >10. What is the significance of a clean sweep by her panel?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/first-woman-pci-president\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_woman_PCI_president_Sangeeta_Barooah_Pisharoty_makes_history_in_Press_Club_of_India_elections_2025_Learn_about_her_victory_leadership_and_significance_for_Indian_journalism\"><\/span>First woman PCI president Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty makes history in Press Club of India elections 2025. Learn about her victory, leadership, and significance for Indian journalism.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Press_Club_of_India_Elects_Sangeeta_Barooah_Pisharoty_as_Its_First_Woman_President\"><\/span><strong>Press Club of India Elects Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty as Its First Woman President<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historic_Election_Outcome_at_PCI\"><\/span><strong>Historic Election Outcome at PCI<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Senior journalist <strong>Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty<\/strong> has made history by being elected the <strong>first woman President<\/strong> of the prestigious <strong>Press Club of India (PCI)<\/strong>, marking a watershed moment in Indian journalism. The election was held on <strong>13 December 2025<\/strong>, and the results were declared the following day in New Delhi. Pisharoty, representing her panel, secured an emphatic victory and led her team to sweep <em>all<\/em> office\u2011bearer and managing committee positions with a resounding <strong>21\u20110 mandate<\/strong>, underlining a strong endorsement from members of the press fraternity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Sangeeta_Barooah_Pisharoty\"><\/span><strong>About Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty is a senior and widely respected journalist known for her insightful reporting and extensive experience across Indian media. Her election not only represents a personal achievement but also breaks a longstanding gender barrier in one of India\u2019s most influential professional journalistic organisations. In the elections, she secured <strong>1,019 votes<\/strong>, decisively defeating her rivals Atul Mishra and Arun Sharma, who received 129 and 89 votes, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clean_Sweep_of_Office%E2%80%91Bearers\"><\/span><strong>Clean Sweep of Office\u2011Bearers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Alongside Pisharoty\u2019s milestone presidency, her panel secured key leadership roles in the PCI:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Afzal Imam<\/strong> was elected <em>Secretary\u2011General<\/em> with 948 votes. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jatin Gandhi<\/strong> became <em>Vice\u2011President<\/em>, tallying 1,029 votes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aditi Rajput<\/strong> (Treasurer) and <strong>P. R. Sunil<\/strong> (Joint Secretary) were elected <em>unopposed<\/em>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, 16 members were elected to the managing committee, representing a diverse cohort of journalists from print, broadcast, and digital media platforms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_for_Indian_Journalism\"><\/span><strong>Significance for Indian Journalism<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Press Club of India, established in the late 1950s, has long been a central institution for media professionals. While women journalists have contributed significantly to Indian media for decades, none had previously held the club\u2019s top leadership post. Pisharoty\u2019s election signals progress in gender equality, inclusivity, and regional representation \u2014 especially as she also represents the North East journalistic community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expectations_from_New_Leadership\"><\/span><strong>Expectations from New Leadership<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With her mandate, Pisharoty has indicated a focus on strengthening <em>press freedom<\/em>, enhancing <em>professional solidarity<\/em> among journalists, and addressing <em>emerging challenges in media ethics and safety<\/em>. Her leadership is expected to play an important role in amplifying concerns related to the welfare of working journalists and reinforcing the role of PCI as a pivotal voice in Indian and global media discourse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"First-woman-PCI-president\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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alt=\"First woman PCI president\" title=\"First woman PCI president\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">First woman PCI president<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%8C_Why_This_News_Is_Important_for_Exam_Aspirants\"><\/span>\ud83d\udccc <strong>Why This News Is Important for Exam Aspirants<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Significance for Government and Competitive Exams<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The election of Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty as the first woman President of the Press Club of India is an important current affairs topic for competitive exams like UPSC Civil Services, PSCs, Banking, SSC, and Defence exams because it intersects with multiple themes frequently tested in general studies and current affairs sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gender_Equality_and_Leadership\"><\/span><strong>Gender Equality and Leadership<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This event highlights progressive shifts in leadership representation \u2014 particularly women\u2019s empowerment in traditionally male\u2011dominated institutions. Questions on gender representation, inclusivity, and leadership diversity may appear in <strong>General Studies Paper I\/II<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Media_and_Society\"><\/span><strong>Media and Society<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The press plays a crucial role in democratic societies. Understanding the structures and leadership of key media organisations such as the PCI helps in answering questions related to <strong>Role of Media, Freedom of Press, and Civil Society<\/strong> under GS Paper II. Sangeeta\u2019s election underscores evolving dynamics in Indian journalism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regional_Representation\"><\/span><strong>Regional Representation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As Pisharoty also represents the Northeast, her election touches upon <strong>regional inclusion<\/strong>, an important factor in Indian polity and social structures \u2014 a topic relevant to many competitive exams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Contemporary_Affairs_Awareness\"><\/span><strong>Contemporary Affairs Awareness<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Being aware of such historic \u2018firsts\u2019 and institutional changes boosts an aspirant\u2019s ability to write effective essays, descriptive answers, and enrich interview discussions with fresh, relevant examples. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%9A_Historical_Context_Evolution_of_Press_Leadership_in_India\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcda <strong>Historical Context: Evolution of Press Leadership in India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Formation_and_Role_of_the_Press_Club_of_India\"><\/span><strong>Formation and Role of the Press Club of India<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Press Club of India (PCI) was founded in the late 1950s in New Delhi, serving as a professional body for journalists across India. It provides a platform for media persons to interact, share viewpoints, and advocate for press freedom and professional standards. Traditionally, leadership posts in the PCI have been held by senior male journalists, reflecting historical gender imbalances in media governance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gender_Barriers_in_Indian_Media_Leadership\"><\/span><strong>Gender Barriers in Indian Media Leadership<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although women have been making significant contributions to Indian journalism \u2014 reporting on key social, political, and economic issues \u2014 leadership positions in many core media institutions remained male\u2011dominated for decades. Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty\u2019s election is therefore a breaking of a longstanding glass ceiling within one of the most prestigious press bodies in India. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Progressive_Shift_in_Institutional_Representation\"><\/span><strong>Progressive Shift in Institutional Representation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Her election reflects broader societal changes where more women are assumed to assume leadership across professional sectors. This mirrors similar milestones in Indian public life, such as women judges in the Supreme Court, women governors, and heads of public institutions \u2014 indicating an expanding landscape of gender equality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%97%9D%EF%B8%8F_Key_Takeaways_from_Press_Club_of_India_Elects_First_Woman_President\"><\/span>\ud83d\udddd\ufe0f <strong>Key Takeaways from Press Club of India Elects First Woman President<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><strong>S. No.<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Key Takeaway<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>1<\/strong><\/td><td>Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty became the first woman President of the Press Club of India (PCI). <\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>2<\/strong><\/td><td>Her election marked the first time in the PCI\u2019s history that a woman headed the organisation. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>3<\/strong><\/td><td>Pisharoty\u2019s panel achieved a <strong>21\u20110 clean sweep<\/strong> in office\u2011bearer and managing committee positions. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>4<\/strong><\/td><td>The Press Club of India is a key institution representing journalists across print, digital, and broadcast media. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>5<\/strong><\/td><td>The election is a significant milestone for <strong>gender equality and inclusive leadership<\/strong> in Indian media institutions.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">First woman PCI president<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Who_is_Sangeeta_Barooah_Pisharoty\"><\/span>1. Who is Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty is a senior Indian journalist who was elected as the <strong>first woman President of the Press Club of India (PCI)<\/strong> in December 2025. She represents the North East journalistic community and has a strong background in print and digital media reporting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_When_was_Sangeeta_Barooah_Pisharoty_elected_as_PCI_President\"><\/span>2. When was Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty elected as PCI President?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>She was elected on <strong>13 December 2025<\/strong>, and the results were declared on <strong>14 December 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_is_the_Press_Club_of_India\"><\/span>3. What is the Press Club of India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Press Club of India (PCI), founded in the late 1950s in New Delhi, is a professional body that brings together journalists from print, broadcast, and digital media. It provides a platform for media discussions, press freedom advocacy, and professional networking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Why_is_this_election_significant\"><\/span>4. Why is this election significant?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This election is significant because <strong>Pisharoty is the first woman to lead PCI<\/strong>, marking a historic milestone in gender equality and inclusive leadership in Indian media institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_How_many_votes_did_Sangeeta_Barooah_Pisharoty_receive\"><\/span>5. How many votes did Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty receive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>She received <strong>1,019 votes<\/strong>, defeating her competitors Atul Mishra (129 votes) and Arun Sharma (89 votes).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Who_were_elected_along_with_Pisharoty_in_the_PCI_elections\"><\/span>6. Who were elected along with Pisharoty in the PCI elections?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Afzal Imam<\/strong>: Secretary-General (948 votes)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Jatin Gandhi<\/strong>: Vice-President (1,029 votes)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Aditi Rajput<\/strong>: Treasurer (unopposed)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>P. R. Sunil<\/strong>: Joint Secretary (unopposed)<br>16 other members were elected to the Managing Committee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_How_does_this_news_relate_to_competitive_exams\"><\/span>7. How does this news relate to competitive exams?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This event is relevant for exams like UPSC, PSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, and Defence as it highlights <strong>current affairs, media governance, gender representation, and regional inclusion<\/strong> \u2014 common topics in general studies papers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Which_region_does_Sangeeta_Barooah_Pisharoty_represent\"><\/span>8. Which region does Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty represent?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>She represents the <strong>North Eastern region of India<\/strong>, bringing regional diversity to PCI leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_What_are_the_expectations_from_her_leadership\"><\/span>9. What are the expectations from her leadership?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Her leadership focuses on <strong>press freedom, professional solidarity, journalists\u2019 welfare, and media ethics<\/strong>, while promoting inclusive representation in media governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_What_is_the_significance_of_a_clean_sweep_by_her_panel\"><\/span>10. 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