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Inside one of India’s oldest former colonial clubs as it faces threat of closure

The highly exclusive Delhi Gymkhana Club, that counts bureaucrats, diplomats, and military officers among its members, is facing an existential crisis as the Modi government attempts to reclaim the land it occupies in heart of Delhi. Maroosha Muzaffar reports

The Independent UK

Delhi Gymkhana seeks alternative land for relocation of club in case takeover proceeds

The Delhi Gymkhana Club committee has appealed to the Centre to maintain the club's operations. They seek clarity on relocation and employee protection. The committee highlights the club's financial turnaround and administrative improvements. Members also voiced concerns about the proposed takeover, calling it illegal. Discussions are ongoing with officials to…

The Economic Times

'Our fight is for survival': Delhi Gymkhana Club management assures staff jobs are safe

Delhi Gymkhana Club employees received assurances their jobs are secure. The club management stated it will not close immediately. This comes after the government directed the club to vacate its Lutyens' Delhi premises by June 5. Employees expressed anxiety over their livelihoods. Legal and administrative efforts are underway to protect…

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Club rules need not apply: Reclaiming 'commons' on which Delhi Gymkhana Club stands must be a start for other such returns

The government has taken control of Delhi Gymkhana Club. This action highlights issues of nepotism and valuable land in other elite clubs across India. Many of these clubs, established during the British Raj, now operate on hereditary membership. This practice grants automatic membership to descendants, limiting access for others. The…

The Economic Times

Delhi Gymkhana members to move court against Centre's eviction order

Members of the historic Delhi Gymkhana Club are launching a signature campaign. They aim to legally challenge the Centre's order to vacate their Lutyens' Delhi premises by June 5. The club, a century-old institution, received the notice from the Land and Development Office. This move has caused shock and concern…

The Economic Times

'Shocked' members mull legal action after Centre asks Delhi Gymkhana to vacate premises by June 5

The Centre has ordered the Delhi Gymkhana Club to vacate its Lutyens' Delhi premises by June 5. The land is needed for defence infrastructure and public security. Members are fuming and considering legal action. The club, established in 1913, has around 11,000 members. The Land and Development Office will take…

The Economic Times

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