Veteran BJP leader and revered statesman Shri. Vijay Kumar Malhotra breathed his last on Tuesday morning at AIIMS, New Delhi. He was 93, and he leaves behind a strong legacy of integrity and diligence in Delhi’s political history to inspire others.
Malhotra holds a record for becoming a five-time Member of Parliament and a two-time MLA. He had his share of early phenomenal wins in his political career, which won him waves of accolades in the political fraternity. It was during the 1999 Lok Sabha elections that he defeated former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. He was the first president of the Delhi BJP and one of the key architects of the party’s early growth in the capital. He walked his talk and stood by his discipline in politics, modest lifestyle, and unwavering dedication towards his service for the people. In fact, he remained active in public life well into his 80s.
Quite a coincidence that his death came just a day after the inauguration of the Delhi BJP’s first permanent state office, which was Mr. Malhotra’s long-cherished goal and had been tirelessly worked toward its completion. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute, calling Malhotra an ‘outstanding leader’ with a deep knowledge about people’s concerns, and acknowledged that his sincere contributions to Parliament and services focused on the BJP’s growth in Delhi will always be remembered by all.
Beyond the persona of a politician, he was regarded as a mentor, a builder, and a man of quiet conviction. A scholar in Hindi literature, he was also a strong advocate for education and sports, helping promote chess and archery through key roles in their associations. As his soul departs the world, Shri. Vijay Kumar Malhotra leaves behind the qualities of consistency, humility, and service for every party member and political generation to follow.
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