Delhi govt declares one-day state mourning in honour of late VK Malhotra

The Delhi government declared a one-day state mourning on Wednesday following the passing of senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader and Delhi’s first Chief Executive Councillor, Professor Vijay Kumar Malhotra.

Malhotra breathed his last early Tuesday in New Delhi. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta expressed deep sorrow over his demise, calling it an immense and irreplaceable loss.

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She said that the state government would ensure that his last rites are conducted with full honours.

On Tuesday, CM visited his residence to pay her humble respects to Professor Malhotra and reiterated that his passing away was an immense and irreplaceable loss.

She further remarked that Malhotra, who also served as a Member of Parliament and a legislator in Delhi, was a frontline warrior of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh and the BJP.

Gupta said that he not only shaped Delhi’s politics but also set new standards of public service, earning respect with true service to people.

As the first president of Delhi BJP, Malhotra strengthened the party’s foundations and guided countless workers with his example of service, discipline, and dedication, she said.

Gupta further said that Professor Malhotra’s life exemplified patriotism, organisational skill, and simplicity, adding that he was a guiding figure for party workers, and his selfless dedication will continue to inspire everyone.

She prayed for peace for the departed soul and strength for his grieving family and party workers to bear this profound loss.

The CM postponed all her programmes, while several government events were also postponed.