New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday mourned the death of senior BJP leader and first Delhi BJP president Vijay Kumar Malhotra, saying he “played a vital role” in strengthening the party in the National Capital.

Malhotra, who was 93, passed away in New Delhi earlier in the day. His mortal remains have also been brought to his residence.

“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 Narendra Modi said in a post on X.

The BJP Delhi unit in an X post said, “The news of the sudden demise of s

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