Delhi Gymkhana an elite club or a civic legacy? Ex-IPS Yashovardhan Azad writes on ‘selective scrutiny’ | Opinion
The Delhi Gymkhana Club faces a closure order amid legal disputes and political scrutiny. This situation raises questions about the state's relationship with legacy institutions and urban heritage. Critics argue that dismantling such institutions could send a negative message about institutional stability in India.
- ▪The Delhi Gymkhana Club has been ordered to vacate by June 5 due to ongoing legal and administrative disputes.
- ▪The club has historically served as a space for interaction among retired civil servants, military officers, and diplomats.
- ▪Critics highlight that dismantling legacy institutions may undermine India's image as a stable economic and geopolitical power.
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Delhi Gymkhana an elite club or a civic legacy? Ex-IPS Yashovardhan Azad writes on ‘selective scrutiny’ | OpinionOptics are very tempting, of a powerful govt cracking down on an elite enclave in Lutyens’ Delhi. Beneath the populist satisfaction lies an uncomfortable irony.Updated on: May 24, 2026 7:41 PM ISTBy Yashovardhan AzadShare viaCopy link Delhi’s iconic Delhi Gymkhana Club is heading towards one of the most dramatic institutional disruptions in recent memory. The writing, many would say, had long been on the wall.Delhi Gymkhana Club in New Delhi has been served a notice to vacate by June 5.
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