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 government's move challenges this system of inherited privilege.

The land had originally been leased to the Delhi Gymkhana Club for the purpose of maintaining a social and sporting club. | 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.

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…