Delhi BJP's 1st President Vijay Kumar Malhotra Passes Away, PM Modi Calls Him 'Outstanding'

Malhotra, the first president of the BJP’s Delhi unit, was remembered by the party for his lifelong dedication to public service.

BJP said Malhotra's life was an example of simplicity and public service.

Source : X@BJP4Delhi

BJP veteran and former Delhi party chief Vijay Kumar Malhotra passed away at his residence here on Tuesday morning, the Delhi BJP said in a statement. He was 93.

“Malhotra ji’s life was an example of simplicity and public service,” the party said while condoling his demise.

भाजपा के वरिष्ठ नेता, दिल्ली भाजपा के प्रथम अध्यक्ष प्रोफेसर विजय कुमार मल्होत्रा जी के आकस्मिक निधन का समाचार अत्यंत दुःखद है। दुःख की इस घड़ी में पूरा भाजपा परिवार उनके परिजनों के साथ है। ईश्वर दिवंगत आत्मा को श्रीचरणों में स्थान दें।
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— BJP Delhi (@BJP4Delhi) September 30, 2025

Malhotra, the first president of the BJP’s Delhi unit, was remembered by the party for his lifelong dedication to public service and his role in expanding the Jan Sangh in the capital.

His death comes a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the BJP’s new permanent Delhi office at DDU Marg.

PM Modi Mourns Malhotra's Demise

Prime Minister Narendra Modi mourned the death of the BJP veteran and remembered him as an outstanding leader. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, "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."