Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty makes history at Press Club of India

India Dec 15, 2025

Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty just became the first woman ever elected president of the Press Club of India (PCI), breaking a 66-year streak.
Her team swept all positions in a clean 21-0 win, with results confirmed on December 14.

Meet the new PCI team and Pisharoty's promise

The fresh leadership lineup features Afzal Imam as secretary general and Jatin Gandhi as vice president, along with Aditi Rajput and P R Sunil, who were elected unopposed.