New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed sadness over the passing away of senior BJP leader Vijay Kumar Malhotra, calling him an “outstanding leader” who had a good understanding of people’s issues.

Malhotra, born in December 1931 in Lahore, passed away early Tuesday morning at AIIMS New Delhi, at the age of 93.

In a post on X, PM Modi posted, “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.”

Malhotra served as a five-time MP and two-time MLA from Delhi. He served as president of the Delhi

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