Delhi's most exclusive club is under threat of shutdown - can it survive?
The Delhi Gymkhana Club, a historic institution in the capital, faces potential shutdown due to a government order to vacate its premises for public security purposes. Established in 1913, the club has long been a gathering place for elite members of society, but its future is now uncertain as members challenge the government's decision in court. This situation has sparked discussions about privilege, heritage, and the changing landscape of Delhi.
- ▪The government has ordered the Delhi Gymkhana Club to vacate its 27.3-acre premises by June 5.
- ▪Members are challenging the government's order in court, with a hearing scheduled soon.
- ▪The club has been a symbol of elite society in Delhi for over a century, reflecting the city's historical layers.
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Delhi's most exclusive club is under threat of shutdown - can it survive?11 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleZoya MateenandAbhishek DeyDelhi Gymkhana Club/GalleryThe government has ordered the iconic Delhi Gymkhana Club to vacate its 27.3-acre premisesIn India's capital Delhi, power has long circulated through ministries, embassies and the parliament - but also through the shaded verandas of the Gymkhana Club.For generations, the cream-coloured clubhouse located on Safdarjung Road has functioned as a discreet world of retired generals, senior bureaucrats and old business families conducting negotiations over whisky sodas and kebabs.
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