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New Delhi: Veteran BJP leader Vijay Kumar Malhotra died on Tuesday at the age of 94 at his residence.
Confirming the death of its first president, the Delhi BJP unit expressed sorrow over the loss of one of the party's founding leaders in the capital.
On X, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Malhotra "played a vital role" in strengthening the party in the National Capital. "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," PM Modi said.
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