Delhi Gymkhana Club Ordered to Vacate Premises by Government
The Indian government has ordered the elite Delhi Gymkhana Club to vacate its premises by June 5, ending its long-standing subsidy. The decision has sparked mixed reactions, with some calling it long overdue and others expressing regret over the loss of a historic institution.
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30-year membership wait, ‘green-card’ system: Inside Delhi's elite Gymkhana Club
The Centre has ordered the historic Delhi Gymkhana Club to vacate its 27.3-acre Lutyens' Delhi premises by June 5, citing urgent need for defence infrastructure and public security. This move, stemming from governance disputes and alleged mismanagement, has shocked members and sparked debate over elite colonial clubs on prime government land.
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Optics are very tempting, of a powerful govt cracking down on an elite enclave in Lutyens’ Delhi. Beneath the populist satisfaction lies an uncomfortable irony.
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Read full article →After Eviction Notice, Delhi Gymkhana Club Seeks Clarity, Meeting With Centre
The club has requested detailed clarity on several issues concerning the interests of its members and employees.
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