Delhi Gymkhana Club has been asked to vacate its premises. The Central Government, on May 22, 2026, had directed the highly exclusive club to hand over possession and vacate its 27.3-acre land by June 5. This has sparked a legal, ethical, and social media battle between public and private rights.
What is the Delhi Gymkhana?
The Delhi Gymkhana Club is an exclusive member-only private recreational space, located in the heart of India’s capital, in an area informally called “Lutyen’s Delhi.”
The club has seen the end of British colonial rule, Partition and the opening of India’s economy to the world. Throughout its history, the Gymkhana has been slammed for being elitist, exclusionary, and exploitative.
Its patrons include the capital’s high-heeled, such as politicians, business tycoons, and celebrities.
