Six rebel I-League clubs, namely East Bengal, Mohun Bagan, Minerva Punjab, Aizawl FC, Gokulam Kerala and Churchill Brothers, had written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, asking him to intervene and solve the ongoing issue between the clubs and the All India Football Federation (AIFF).
The clubs pointed out that making the Indian Super League (ISL), a closed league, the top division could hamper the progress of Indian football.
Previously on July 3, the clubs met AIFF President Praful Patel and after which the Indian FA and the clubs had released a joint statement that said the clubs were satisfied with the discussion.