India’s government orders takeover of exclusive Delhi Gymkhana Club

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India's government ordered the exclusive Delhi Gymkhana Club to vacate its longtime premises within two weeks as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's push against traditional elites. The ministry cited urgent public interest including defense and security infrastructure as reasons for the takeover.

Moves comes against backdrop of challenge by prime minister, Narendra Modi, to country’s traditional elites India’s government has ordered one of the country’s most exclusive private clubs to vacate its premises in two weeks, underscoring the long-running push of the prime minister, Narendra Modi, against entrenched elite institutions. The ministry of housing and urban affairs directed the Delhi Gymkhana Club to hand over its sprawling site in the heart of New Delhi by 5 June, citing urgent public interest requirements, including defence and security infrastructure. Continue reading...