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Vijay Kumar Malhotra Death: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Vijay Kumar Malhotra died at the AIIMS Delhi on Tuesday morning. The Delhi BJP shared the news of his demise in a post on X. Malhotra, 94, was the first president of the Delhi unit of the BJP.

He had been undergoing treatment at Delhi's AIIMS for the past few days, where he breathed his last at around 6 am today at the age of 94. His death has sent shockwaves through political circles in the capital city.

PM Modi Pays Condolence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a condolence to Malhotra, remembering his contribution to the party. "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," he said in an X post.

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Current Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva and other leaders have expressed their condolences.

Malhotra Known For Building Foundation Of BJP In Delhi

Malhotra, along with Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Lal Krishna Advani, left the RSS and entered politics through the Jan Sangh. Malhotra worked extensively during the Jan Sangh era to expand the RSS ideology in Delhi.

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"With deep sorrow, we have to inform that senior leader of Bharatiya Janata Party and the first president of Delhi BJP, Prof. Vijay Kumar Malhotra, passed away this morning," Delhi unit chief Virendra Sachdeva said in a statement.

"His life was an example of simplicity and dedication to public service. Since the days of Jan Sangh, he worked tirelessly to expand the ideology of the Sangh in Delhi, Sachdeva said.

"His life has always been, and will continue to be, a source of inspiration for all BJP workers," he added.

Malhotra has been a five-time MP and two-time MLA from Delhi and was a prominent face of the party in the capital. His body will be brought to his official Residence 21 Gurdwara Rakabganj Road around 8.45 am for mourners to pay last respects, the party said.

(With PTI inputs)