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Veteran BJP Leader Vijay Kumar Malhotra Dies in New Delhi

A Jan Sangh-era organiser, he became the first Delhi BJP president, shaping the party in the capital.

Overview

  • Delhi BJP announced that Vijay Kumar Malhotra died Tuesday morning at his New Delhi residence.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted a condolence message on X, calling him an outstanding leader who strengthened the party in Delhi.
  • The party described his passing as sudden and offered condolences to his family, praising his simplicity and public service.
  • Malhotra is remembered for notable parliamentary interventions and early work to expand the Jan Sangh in the city.
  • His death came a day after PM Modi inaugurated the Delhi BJP’s permanent office on DDU Marg.