Delhi Gymkhana Club Faces Eviction | Centre’s Order Sparks Elite Political Storm

A century-old institution at the heart of New Delhi is facing an uncertain future. The Centre has ordered the iconic Delhi Gymkhana Club to vacate its 27-acre property near Lok Kalyan Marg, citing urgent defence and security infrastructure needs. Founded in 1913 during the British Raj, the elite club has long been associated with India’s bureaucratic, diplomatic and political power circles. As panic spreads among members and staff, Opposition leaders including Rahul Gandhi and Sanjay Singh have slammed the move, calling it an attack on Delhi’s heritage. Is this national interest—or the end of a historic legacy?