Bulldozers roll into Delhi Race Club; stables razed
Demolition has begun at the historic Delhi Race Club after the Indian government reclaimed the land following a legal dispute over an expired lease. The club has been ordered to vacate the premises, leading to the removal of stables and other facilities.
Why it matters
The event marks the end of a century-old institution and highlights ongoing tensions regarding government land use and urban development in Delhi.
Demolition work began at the century-old Delhi Race Club in Lutyens’ Delhi on Thursday, shortly after the Centre took possession of the 53.24-acre premises and halted racing activities, officials said.
The report objectively covers the legal and physical aspects of the demolition without taking a side in the dispute.
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