Calcutta Club elects first female president

Who is that woman?

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Anusmita Bhattacharya
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By a staff reporter: One of the most well-known British-era heritage clubs in the city, the 118-year-old Calcutta Club, has elected its first female president.

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In the contest, Snehashish Bhaumik and Pradeep Kumar Mukherjee received 579 and 630 votes, respectively, while businesswoman Kasturi Raha received 715. A week ago, TOI revealed that a female contender was running for the presidency. Raha had went for contest in 2021 but was unsuccessful.

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Raha owns two businesses: a dry flower export company and a family medical equipment company.

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