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A Landmark Step for Women’s Leadership in Indian Journalism
Senior journalist Sangeeta Barooah Pisharoty has been elected the first woman president of the Press Club of India, marking a historic milestone for one of the country’s most influential media institutions. Her election in New Delhi breaks decades of male-only leadership and has been widely welcomed as a significant advance for gender representation in Indian journalism.
Pisharoty is a respected journalist known for her reporting on politics, governance, social justice, and India’s Northeast, with contributions to leading national and international publications. Colleagues regard her as a strong advocate for press freedom, ethical journalism, and public-interest reporting.
In her first remarks, she stressed inclusivity, solidarity, and the protection of journalistic rights, pledging to make the Press Club a safer and more representative space, particularly for women, freelancers, and precarious reporters. Observers view her election as both symbolic and practical, offering an opportunity to push for structural change within media leadership at a time of mounting pressure on journalists nationwide.
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