International Olympic Committee's deadline to Indian Olympic Association: Full letter
According to a letter in NDTV's possession, and addressed to senior IOA officials, including acting president Vijay Kumar Malhotra, the international body wants IOA to hold fresh elections by December 15. If the IOA fails, India could face more punishment.
The International Olympic Committee has asked the Indian Olympic Association to drop charge-sheeted members by October 31 to enable its return to the Olympic family. According to a letter in NDTV's possession, and addressed to senior IOA officials, including acting president Vijay Kumar Malhotra, the international body wants IOA to hold fresh elections by December 15. If the IOA fails, India could face more punishment.
The IOA has been in exile since last December when the IOC's executive board suspended India after Lalit Bhanot, who is facing corruption charges linked to the scandal-hit New Delhi Commonwealth Games in 2010, was elected secretary-general of the IOA. In its latest directive to the IOA, the international body categorically says it will consider India's return "only after tainted members are dropped."
Below is the full text of the IOC's letter to IOA: