Why is Delhi Gymkhana Club being asked to vacate? The union housing and urban affairs ministry's order for the Delhi Gymkhana Club to vacate its premises by June 5 has sent shockwaves through the city's social circles.
At first glance, this appears to be a routine dispute over land ownership. However, upon closer inspection, it reveals a deeper narrative of politicization and partisanship that threatens India's civic institutions.
Congress leader Rashid Alvi has criticized the Centre's move, pointing out that Rahul Gandhi is a member of the club. This, he believes, has sealed its fate.