MUMBAI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had in December last year decided to donate Rs 2.25 crores for gym equipment for the Constitution Club of India (CCI), a club used by the present and past parliamentarians as a "platform for interaction."
As per the minutes of an Apex Council meeting that took place on December 21, 2022, Item No 9 mentions: "Mr Jay Shah (BCCI secretary) apprised the members that the Constitution Club Of India (CCI) have requested for funds from the BCCI for the procurement of gym equipment. Based on the negotiation on the cost and availability of the documents, a final quote was submitted to the BCCI, which provided a final cost of Rs 2.27 crores. In this regard, it is suggested that a lump sum of Rs 2.25 crores be donated to CCI directly towards the purchase of gym equipment."