The Indian government's decision to take over the Delhi Gymkhana Club premises has sparked outrage among its members, who label the move as 'shameful.' The Central Government, citing national security and public infrastructure needs, has ordered the club to vacate the land by June 5, 2026. Member Nitin Verma criticized the government's justification, arguing that the club has operated under stringent security protocols for years and that the reasons for the takeover are unfounded. He stated, 'It is a matter of great shame that... you want to just close down on fictitious grounds.' Another member echoed these sentiments, highlighting the difficulties the decision would pose for elderly members who frequent the club. The government, through the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, insists the land is necessary for strengthening defence infrastructure and public-interest projects. The Delhi Gymkhana Club, established in 1913, is one of India's oldest clubs, originally known as the Imperial Delhi Gymkhana Club before dropping 'Imperial' post-Independence.