Veteran BJP leader stalwart of Delhi politics Vijay Kumar Malhotra passes away, PM Modi expresses deep grief
Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Vijay Kumar Malhotra passed away at his residence on Tuesday morning. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed grief over the incident.
Malhotra, 94, was the first president of the Delhi BJPThe Delhi BJP said in a statement on the social media platform X, "The news of the sudden demise of senior BJP leader and first president of the Delhi BJP, Professor Vijay Kumar Malhotra ji, is deeply saddening."
The statement said, "The entire BJP family stands with his family in this hour of grief."
Was a five-time MP and two-time MLA
A stalwart of Delhi politics, Malhotra was a five-time MP and two-time MLA, often seen as the BJP's most recognisable face in the capital through the 1980s and 1990s. He also served as Delhi's chief executive councillor, a position equivalent to today's chief minister.
Incidentally, his death comes just a day after Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the Delhi BJP's first permanent state office on Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Marg, a milestone that party leaders noted Malhotra had long envisioned.
The party said his mortal remains will be brought to his official residence at 21, Gurdwara Rakabganj Road, around 8:45 am for party workers and admirers to pay their last respects.
Malhotra ji distinguished himself as an outstanding leader: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the passing away of Shri Vijay Kumar Malhotra.
PM Modi said that Shri Vijay Kumar Malhotra ji distinguished himself as an outstanding leader, who had a very good understanding of people's issues and he is also fondly remembered for his Parliamentary interventions.
The Prime Minister posted on X;
“Shri Vijay Kumar Malhotra Ji distinguished himself as an outstanding leader, who had a very good understanding of people’s issues. He played a vital role in strengthening our Party in Delhi. He is also remembered for his Parliamentary interventions. Pained by his passing away. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti.”