In response to latest media stories alleging inappropriate actions linked to prayer conferences at Khar Gymkhana, Ivan Rodrigues, father of cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues, issued an announcement clarifying the scenario.
Rodrigues emphasised that these gatherings have been in keeping with the procedures of Khar Gymkhana, and have been by no means associated to conversions.
“In mild of the latest and misguided stories doing the rounds within the media, we want to placed on document a number of details.
“We had availed of the amenities on the Khar Gymkhana for the aim of prayer conferences on a number of events, over a interval of a yr since April 2023. Nonetheless, this was finished in full accordance with the procedures that Khar Gymkhana have in place, and in full data of the workplace bearers.
“The prayer conferences have been open to all and have been by no means ‘conversion conferences’ as is wrongly labelled in articles within the media.
“Once we have been advised to cease conducting the prayer conferences, we revered the stance of the Gymkhana and did so with rapid impact.
“When knowledgeable in regards to the distinction in charges for members and visitors, we readily cleared the arrears.
“We’re trustworthy, law-abiding people who find themselves grateful that we will practise our religion with out it being a explanation for inconvenience to anybody else.
“To then be the topic of false claims and misinformation is disheartening. We now have and proceed to want solely one of the best for everybody.”
Khar Gymkhana has revoked the membership of Jemimah Rodrigues. The choice was made unanimously throughout the Annual Basic Assembly (AGM) of the well-known membership, following complaints from a number of members concerning the misuse of membership privileges by her father.
Ivan Rodrigues expressed his dismay over what he described as deceptive data and reiterated his household’s dedication to respecting the foundations and practices of the Khar Gymkhana.
