In the build-up to the Mumbai Schools Sports Association (MSSA) elections to be held in July, allegations have emerged that the schools sports body is restricting membership to certain schools, fearing their representative might contest for a seat or become eligible voters.

Leslie Mascarenhas, a representative of St Mathew’s High School (Malad), claims this is being done by the current MSSA Managing Committee under the directive of their President, Fr Jude Rodrigues.