Optics are very tempting, of a powerful govt cracking down on an elite enclave in Lutyens’ Delhi. Beneath the populist satisfaction lies an uncomfortable irony. | India News

The Central government has ordered the prestigious Delhi Gymkhana Club, located near the Prime Minister's residence, to vacate its premises on public land.

Move comes against backdrop of challenge by prime minister, Narendra Modi, to country’s traditional elites

The Delhi Gymkhana Club must vacate its Lutyens' Delhi property by June 5. The Land and Development Office requires the 27.3-acre plot for defence infrastructure. This move is…

The historic Delhi Gymkhana Club, a symbol of power and prestige for over a century, is facing eviction. The government has ordered the club to vacate its sprawling Lutyens' Delhi…