BHOPAL: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expressed profound grief over the passing of senior leader Vijay Kumar Malhotra, former State President of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Delhi.
Chief Minister stated that the dedicated life of Malhotra, who strengthened the foundation of the organisation, will continue to inspire countless party workers.
He prayed to Baba Mahakal to grant the departed soul a place at his feet and provide strength to the bereaved family to bear this profound loss.
Malhotra, who was 93, passed away in New Delhi earlier today. His mortal remains have also been brought to his residence.
Veteran politician Malhotra's death has saddened the political gallery of the national capital, as he was among the founding members of the BJP in New Delhi.
Born on December 3, 1931, in Lahore, Punjab, British India (now in Pakistan), Malhotra was the fourth of seven children of Kaviraj Khazan Chand.
Malhotra was elected President of the Delhi Pradesh Jana Sangh (1972-75) and twice as the President of the Bharatiya Janata Party Delhi Pradesh (1977-80, 1980-84).
Alongside leaders such as Kedar Nath Sahni and Madan Lal Khurana, Malhotra is credited with maintaining the BJP's strength in Delhi for decades.