After the demise of senior BJP leader Vijay Kumar Malhotra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed deep sorrow over the passing away of senior BJP leader, who passed away in New Delhi at the age of 93. Malhotra was the first President of the BJP Delhi unit. He was widely respected for his lifelong dedication to public service and organisational development.
PM Modi, in a post on X, described him as a leader rooted in the ground, with a profound understanding of the issues faced by the people. He highlighted Malhotra’s key role in strengthening the BJP in Delhi and his active contributions in Parliament, stating that he would always be remembered for his service.
WATCH | Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays last respects to senior BJP leader Vijay Kumar Malhotra, at his residence.
Vijay Kumar Malhotra passed away at AIIMS, New Delhi, today at the age of 93.
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— ANI (ANI) September 30, 2025
“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”, the PM wrote on X.
Uttrakhand CM Dhami wrote on X that respected Vijay Ji dedicated his entire life to public service and the party. He described his passing as an irreparable loss for the organisation.
BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj described Malhotra as one of the pillars of the party who dedicated his entire life to public service and the nation. She said his loss is profound and may take a long time to be fully felt.
Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva called his passing an “irreparable loss” and highlighted his long political journey. “It is an irreparable loss... I have worked with him continuously for many years... His signatures are on the founding charter of Bharatiya Jan Sangh, ABVP, and BJP,” he wrote.
Union Minister Rajnath Singh remembered Malhotra as a seasoned Parliamentarian with deep knowledge of the Indian Constitution. He said Malhotra worked tirelessly to strengthen the party in Delhi and had a special place in the party’s history. “I am saddened by his demise. Condolences to his family. Om Shanti,” he wrote on X.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised Malhotra’s decades-long contribution and pivotal role in shaping and expanding the Bharatiya Jana Sangh to the Janata Party and BJP. "I am deeply grieved by the passing of BJP's senior leader Shri Vijay Kumar Malhotra ji, who played a pivotal role in shaping and expanding the organization from the Bharatiya Jana Sangh to the Janata Party and the BJP," Shah said in a post on X.
Party leaders expressed their condolences to his family and supporters, praying for his eternal peace.
