Breach Candy Club Faces Scrutiny Over European Exclusivity Amid Delhi Gymkhana Controversy
Run only by Europeans: The Mumbai club in focus amid Delhi Gymkhana row
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The Breach Candy Club in Mumbai is under fire for its longstanding exclusivity and European control, as discussions about the Delhi Gymkhana Club's future unfold. Despite changes since India's independence, the club maintains a policy that prohibits Indian members from holding significant positions, raising questions about its colonial legacy and membership costs.
- 01The Breach Candy Club, founded in 1878, has historically restricted membership to Europeans, with no Indian representation on its Trust Committee.
- 02Membership costs approximately ₹1 crore (around $121,000 USD), with high demand leading to lengthy waiting lists.
- 03The club's exclusionary practices faced backlash in the 1960s after a Black American diplomat was denied entry, prompting limited changes in membership policy.
- 04Despite some access for Indians, they still lack voting and management power within the club.
- 05Harsh Goenka's comments highlight the irony of the club's European control over land owned by the Maharashtra Government.
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The Breach Candy Club in Mumbai is facing renewed scrutiny as it parallels the ongoing controversy surrounding the Delhi Gymkhana Club. Founded in 1878, the Breach Candy Club has a legacy of exclusivity, with membership historically restricted to Europeans. This policy has persisted even after India's independence in 1947, with no Indian allowed on its Trust Committee. Recent comments by RPG Group Chairman Harsh Goenka have reignited discussions about the club's discriminatory practices, particularly in light of its astronomical membership fees, which are set at approximately ₹1 crore (around $121,000 USD). The club's exclusivity came under fire in the 1960s when a Black American diplomat was denied entry, leading to limited changes that still do not grant Indians voting or management rights. Critics argue that such practices undermine the principles of modern India, especially as the country grapples with issues of inclusivity and equality.
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The ongoing scrutiny of the Breach Candy Club's policies raises significant questions about inclusivity in elite spaces in Mumbai.
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