A Meghalaya woman in traditional dress was shunted out of Delhi Golf Club for 'Looking Like A Maid'. The woman, Tailin Lyngdoh was invited by her employer Nivedita Barthakur but was asked by Delhi Golf Club officials to leave the place as she looked like a 'dustbin'.
"We were invited for lunch at the Delhi Golf Club. We were all seated and we were almost served the lunch when suddenly the Club official came to me and asked me to leave the place. I enquired the reason. They told me that the dress (Jainsem) I was wearing was a maid's uniform. They even said that I looked like a dustbin," said Lyngdoh.
Delhi Golf Club has a set of rules that treat members' domestic employees differently. According to the club rules, Members' Domestic Employees (MDE), such as ayahs, drivers, attendants etc., while they are in the club premises shall be subject to and shall obey the lawful orders given to them by the Captain, Secretary or any office bearer. MDE are also not permitted in areas demarcated for Members.
The club rule also contains set dress codes to be observed by the members.
DRESS REGULATIONS
Members must change after golf prior to using the Main Club House and its facilities. Shorts are not permitted in the Main Bar, Dining Room and Card Rooms. Casual attire is acceptable, provided it does not offend the sensibilities of other members present.Women may wear T-shirts/blouses along with trousers and normal length shorts/skirts/Capri.
However, blue denim jeans or mini shorts, including jogging shorts, tights, track suits etc are not allowed.
There is a set dress Code for the main bar, dining room, card room and party room as well.
INSTANCES OF DISCRIMINATION IN INDIAN CLUBS
There have been multiple instances of clubs asking guests to leave for what they deem 'inappropriate' dressing. Irrespective of the guest, there have been instances of clubs indulging in brazen elitism anddiscrimination:
- January 19, 2016: Maids not allowed, Gymkhana Club tells Mohini Giri
- June 12, 2016: Delhi eatery 'denies entry' To underprivileged kids, Deputy CM Manish Sisodia orders probe
- March 07, 2015: Disabled activist denied entry into South Delhi Club
- July 12, 2014: Madras High Court Judge refused entry for wearing dhoti
- 1988: Barefoot MF Hussain was not allowed inside Willington Club, Mumbai
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