Central government officials entered the Jaipur Polo Ground premises Friday as the Union administration moved to assert control over the historic sporting and cultural landmark.
Federal authorities cited long-running disputes over lease terms, maintenance funding and elite private use of a facility established on public land.
Local heritage activists expressed mixed reactions, welcoming potential restoration budgets while fearing loss of community access to equestrian events.
Rajasthan state ministers said they were reviewing legal options to protect provincial oversight of tourism-linked programming at the ground.
Security personnel remained deployed overnight as inventory teams documented structures, stables and revenue records pending a formal takeover order.
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Sources:
https://indianexpress.com/archive/2026/06/13/