The passing of Vijay Kumar Malhotra at the age of 94 marks the departure of a stalwart who shaped Delhi’s political and organisational landscape for over six decades. He was not just a politician, but a teacher, a mentor, and above all, a karyakarta whose life was dedicated to strengthening the Bharatiya Janata Party and serving the people.
From the lanes of pre-Partition Lahore to the national capital, his journey was one of conviction, sacrifice, and relentless effort. Beginning with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and later as one of the founding members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, Malhotra imbibed the spirit of nation-first service. By 1951, he was already secretary of the Delhi Jana Sangh. In 1967, at just 35 years of age, he became Chief Executive Councillor of the