Mumbai’s top gymkhana removes Jemimah Rodrigues over her father’s ‘religious activity’
According to Khar Gymkhana officials, the action was taken after some members objected to Jemimah Rodrigues' father Ivan using club premises for “religious activities” and alleged that events were organised to “convert the vulnerable”.
Jemimah Rodrigues with her father Ivan. (Photo via Jemimah Rodrigues' X) Khar Gymkhana, one of Mumbai’s oldest clubs, has cancelled the membership of Indian women cricket team’s leading batter Jemimah Rodrigues.
According to Khar Gymkhana officials, the action was taken after some members objected to her father Ivan using the club premises for “religious activities” and alleged that events were organised to “convert” the “vulnerable”.
The decision to cancel her membership was taken at Sunday’s annual general body meeting here. Text messages and phone calls Monday to Jemimah Rodrigues and her father for comments remained unanswered.
Confirming the action, Khar Gymkhana president Vivek Devnani told The Indian Express: “The honorary three-year membership given to Ms Jemimah Rodrigues was revoked pursuant to a resolution passed by the members who attended the general meeting held on October 20, 2024.”
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