West Bengal
Calcutta Club Elects First Woman President
- 28 Jul 2025
- 1 min read
Why in News?
Calcutta Club, a prestigious social institution that opened its doors to individual women members only in 2007, has made history by electing its first female president.
Key Points
- About: Businesswoman Kasturi Raha triumphed in the club's election, defeating P.K. Mukherjee and Snehashish Bhaumik to claim the top position.
- Raha's election is a significant achievement as she becomes the first woman to lead the club, marking a pivotal moment in its century-long history.
- She had previously made history as the third woman to be granted independent membership at the Calcutta Club and was the first woman elected to its managing committee in 2013.
- Calcutta Club: Established in 1907, the club followed the tradition of London clubs, excluding women from membership.
- Women could only access the facilities as dependents of male members.
- Special membership was granted to widows of male members, while NRI and corporate memberships were also restricted to men.
