Senior BJP Leader Vijay Kumar Malhotra Passes Away at 93, Served as 5-Time MP and 2-Time MLA

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Vijay Kumar Malhotra passed away on Tuesday morning at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, at the age of 93. Born in December 1931 in Lahore, Malhotra was a towering figure in Delhi politics, remembered for his decades-long contribution to public service and party building.

Malhotra was elected as a Member of Parliament five times and as a Member of Legislative Assembly twice, leaving a lasting imprint on Indian politics. He served as Delhi Jan Sangh president (1972–75) and later as Delhi BJP president (1977–80 and 1980–84).

AIIMS confirmed his passing in a statement: “93-year-old senior BJP leader Vijay Kumar Malhotra, who was admitted at AIIMS, New Delhi, breathed his last on September 30, 2025.”

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep grief, calling him a leader dedicated to lifelong public service:

“His contribution to strengthening BJP in Delhi and his commitment to people’s issues will always be remembered. In Parliament, too, his active participation and valuable insights left a mark. My heartfelt condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti!”

Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva also paid tribute, calling Malhotra a role model for party workers:

“Professor Malhotra’s life was an example of simplicity and devotion to service. From the days of Jan Sangh, he tirelessly worked for the expansion of RSS ideology in Delhi. His legacy will continue to inspire BJP workers.”

Malhotra’s political journey saw him work alongside stalwarts like Kedar Nath Sahni and Madan Lal Khurana. His most memorable political victory came in the 1999 Lok Sabha elections, when he defeated former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh by a huge margin.

He remained one of Delhi’s tallest leaders, winning five Lok Sabha elections and two Assembly elections over 45 years. In the 2004 general elections, he was the only BJP candidate from Delhi to win a seat, showcasing his enduring popularity and political strength.

His demise marks the end of an era in Delhi politics, leaving behind a legacy of service, leadership, and resilience.