Ex BJP chief Vijay Kumar Malhotra, who defeated former PM Dr Manmohan Singh, passes away at 93
PTC News Desk: Former Delhi BJP chief Vijay Kumar Malhotra passed away on Tuesday at the age of 93. The first president of the Delhi BJP and a former MP, Malhotra, had been undergoing treatment for the past few days. He breathed his last at around 6 am.
Delhi AIIMS, in a statement, said, "Vijay Kumar Malhotra, a senior BJP leader aged 93 years, was admitted to AIIMS New Delhi, where he passed away in the morning of 30th September 2025."
Senior BJP leader Vijay Kumar Malhotra (in file pic) passes away at AIIMS, New Delhi at the age of 93 years. pic.twitter.com/6DwTLi4k1w — ANI (@ANI) September 30, 2025
Delhi BJP expresses condolences
Condoling his death, the Delhi BJP said in a statement that Malhotra's life was an example of simplicity and public service and he did much work for expansion of Jan Sangh in Delhi.
Delhi BJP chief Virendraa Sachdeva said, "It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Professor Vijay Kumar Malhotra, a senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party and the first president of the Delhi BJP, who passed away this morning. He was 94 years old. Professor Malhotra's life was an example of simplicity and unwavering dedication to public service. From the days of the Jana Sangh, he worked tirelessly to propagate the ideology of the RSS in Delhi. His life has always been, and will continue to be, a source of inspiration for all of us in the BJP."
PM Modi condoles the demise
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the demise of senior Malhotra and said that he played a vital role in strengthening the party in Delhi. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "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."
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