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{{Short description|Indian politician}} | {{Short description|Indian politician (1931–2025)}} | ||
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| name = Vijay Kumar Malhotra | | name = Vijay Kumar Malhotra | ||
| image = [[File:Vijay Kumar Malhotra.jpeg|Vijay Kumar Malhotra]] | | image = [[File:Vijay Kumar Malhotra.jpeg|Vijay Kumar Malhotra]] | ||
| birth_date = {{ | | birth_date = {{birth date|1931|12|3|df=y}} | ||
| birth_place = [[Lahore]], [[Punjab (British India)|Punjab]], | | birth_place = [[Lahore]], [[Punjab Province (British India)|Punjab]], [[British India]]<br>{{small|(Present-day [[Lahore, Punjab]], [[Pakistan]])}} | ||
| | | death_date = {{death date and age|2025|9|30|1931|12|3|df=y}} | ||
| death_place = [[New Delhi]], India | |||
| residence = New Delhi, India | |||
| constituency = [[Delhi Legislative Assembly|Greater Kailash, New Delhi]] | | constituency = [[Delhi Legislative Assembly|Greater Kailash, New Delhi]] | ||
| office = [[Leader of Opposition]]<br>[[Delhi Legislative Assembly]] | | office = [[Leader of Opposition]]<br>[[Delhi Legislative Assembly]] | ||
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| predecessor1 = [[Suresh Kalmadi]] | | predecessor1 = [[Suresh Kalmadi]] | ||
| successor1 = [[Abhay Singh Chautala]] | | successor1 = [[Abhay Singh Chautala]] | ||
| office3 = Leader of the Opposition in [[Delhi Metropolitan Council]] | |||
| term3 = 1972–1977 | |||
| predecessor3 = Shiv Charan Gupta | |||
| successor3 = [[Dharam Dass Shastri]] | |||
| party = [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]] | | party = [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]] | ||
| spouse = Krishna Malhotra | | spouse = Krishna Malhotra | ||
| children = | | children = 2 | ||
| website = [https://web.archive.org/web/20081223212259/http://vkmalhotra.in/ vkmalhotra] | | website = [https://web.archive.org/web/20081223212259/http://vkmalhotra.in/ vkmalhotra] | ||
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'''Vijay Kumar Malhotra''' ( | '''Vijay Kumar Malhotra''' (3 December 1931 – 30 September 2025) was an Indian politician and a sport administrator. He belonged to the [[Bharatiya Janata Party]]. | ||
Malhotra was born in Lahore city of [[Punjab (British India)|Punjab Province]] in [[British India]], which is now in [[Pakistan]]. He was the 4th out of the seven children of Kaviraj Khazan Chand. He represented [[Delhi Sadar (Lok Sabha constituency)|Delhi Sadar]] and [[South Delhi (Lok Sabha constituency)|South Delhi]] constituencies in the [[National Capital Territory of Delhi]] in the [[9th Lok Sabha]] and the [[14th Lok Sabha]] respectively. | |||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
Malhotra had a long active career in politics; Chief Executive Councillor of Delhi's Metropolitan Council (Chief Minister equivalent, 1967), President of the [[Janata Party]], [[Delhi]] (1977) and [[BJP]], Delhi (1980–84). Along with Mr [[Kidar Nath Sahani]] and [[Madan Lal Khurana]], Malhotra was credited with keeping BJP afloat in Delhi for many years. | |||
His biggest political victory was defeating the former Prime Minister of India [[Manmohan Singh]] in the [[1999 Indian general election]] by a huge margin. Malhotra was a 5-time MP and 2-time MLA from [[Delhi]], over the past 45 years, making him one of BJP's senior-most figures in the capital. | |||
In the [[2004 Indian general election]], Malhotra was the only [[BJP]] candidate to win his seat in [[Delhi]], with the Congress winning the other 6 seats. Malhotra enjoyed a spotless and clean image throughout his distinguished career, and even at the age of 82, despite not being offered a post by the [[Narendra Modi]] government, he offered to become BJP's election campaign chairman for [[Delhi]] and led the party to a whitewash victory, securing all 7 seats. | |||
In the [[2004 Indian general election]], Malhotra was the only [[BJP]] candidate to win his seat in [[Delhi]], with the Congress winning the other 6 seats. Malhotra | |||
Malhotra | Malhotra was also an educationist. He held a Doctorate in Hindi Literature. Besides politics and social work, Malhotra was also involved with the administration of the chess and archery clubs in Delhi. | ||
=== Sports | === Sports administration === | ||
Malhotra was the Senior Vice-President of the [[Indian Olympic Association]] and the acting President of the IOA since 27 April 2011, after [[Suresh Kalmadi]] was arrested by the [[Central Bureau of Investigation|CBI]] in connection with the alleged irregularities in awarding contracts for the 2010 Commonwealth Games.<ref>[https://www.indiatoday.in/india/north/story/ioa-sacks-suresh-kalmadi-malhotra-to-replace-him-132755-2011-04-25 IOA sacks Suresh Kalmadi, V K Malhotra named acting president]</ref> | |||
He was also the president of the General Association of National Sports Federations and the president of the [[Archery Association of India]] since last 44 years. He was also associated with the organisation of the [[2010 Commonwealth Games]] held in [[New Delhi]]. | |||
In October 2015, Malhotra was named as the Chairman of the All Indian Council of Sports (AICS), and was given the rank of a minister of state. | In October 2015, Malhotra was named as the Chairman of the All Indian Council of Sports (AICS), and was given the rank of a minister of state. | ||
=== | == Chief ministerial candidate == | ||
On 26 September 2008 the BJP announced that Malhotra would be party's chief ministerial candidate in the election to Delhi Assembly in 2008. [http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?sectionName=&id=258510bb-a15c-4351-866c-0cf222cb6685&&Headline=VK+Malhotra+is+BJP%e2%80%99s+CM+candidate&strParent=strParentID]{{dead link|date=January 2025|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} | |||
While Malhotra easily won his [[Greater Kailash (Delhi Assembly constituency)|Greater Kailash constituency]], the BJP failed to dislodge the [[Sheila Dikshit]] government. Only days after election results were revealed, Malhotra was in attendance in the [[Lok Sabha]], fuelling speculation that he intended to continue in Parliament, instead of serving in the [[Delhi Legislative Assembly]]. However he resigned as [[Member of Parliament]] and retained his seat of an MLA in [[Delhi]] and would serve as Leader of opposition. [https://web.archive.org/web/20081212004906/http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/outgunned-bjp-still-canvassing-as-vk-back-in-parliament/396862/] | |||
== Death == | |||
Malhotra died at [[AIIMS Delhi]] on 30 September 2025, at the age of 93.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-09-30 |title=Vijay Kumar Malhotra passes away |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/vijay-kumar-malhotra-passes-away-bjp-veteran-leader-dies-at-93-defeated-manmohan-singh-in-1999/articleshow/124223723.cms |access-date=2025-09-30 |website=Times of India |language=en}}</ref> | |||
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{{Padma Bhushan Award Recipients 2020–2029}} | |||
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Latest revision as of 23:03, 10 March 2026
Vijay Kumar Malhotra | |
|---|---|
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| Leader of Opposition Delhi Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2008–2013 | |
| Preceded by | Madan Lal Khurana |
| Succeeded by | Harsh Vardhan |
| Constituency | Greater Kailash, New Delhi |
| President of Indian Olympic Association (Acting) | |
| In office 26 April 2011 – 5 December 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Suresh Kalmadi |
| Succeeded by | Abhay Singh Chautala |
| Leader of the Opposition in Delhi Metropolitan Council | |
| In office 1972–1977 | |
| Preceded by | Shiv Charan Gupta |
| Succeeded by | Dharam Dass Shastri |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 3 December 1931 Lahore, Punjab, British India (Present-day Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan) |
| Died | 30 September 2025 (aged 93) New Delhi, India |
| Political party | BJP |
| Spouse(s) | Krishna Malhotra |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | New Delhi, India |
| Website | vkmalhotra |
| As of 16 September, 2006 Source: [1] | |
Vijay Kumar Malhotra (3 December 1931 – 30 September 2025) was an Indian politician and a sport administrator. He belonged to the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Malhotra was born in Lahore city of Punjab Province in British India, which is now in Pakistan. He was the 4th out of the seven children of Kaviraj Khazan Chand. He represented Delhi Sadar and South Delhi constituencies in the National Capital Territory of Delhi in the 9th Lok Sabha and the 14th Lok Sabha respectively.
Career[edit | edit source]
Malhotra had a long active career in politics; Chief Executive Councillor of Delhi's Metropolitan Council (Chief Minister equivalent, 1967), President of the Janata Party, Delhi (1977) and BJP, Delhi (1980–84). Along with Mr Kidar Nath Sahani and Madan Lal Khurana, Malhotra was credited with keeping BJP afloat in Delhi for many years.
His biggest political victory was defeating the former Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh in the 1999 Indian general election by a huge margin. Malhotra was a 5-time MP and 2-time MLA from Delhi, over the past 45 years, making him one of BJP's senior-most figures in the capital.
In the 2004 Indian general election, Malhotra was the only BJP candidate to win his seat in Delhi, with the Congress winning the other 6 seats. Malhotra enjoyed a spotless and clean image throughout his distinguished career, and even at the age of 82, despite not being offered a post by the Narendra Modi government, he offered to become BJP's election campaign chairman for Delhi and led the party to a whitewash victory, securing all 7 seats.
Malhotra was also an educationist. He held a Doctorate in Hindi Literature. Besides politics and social work, Malhotra was also involved with the administration of the chess and archery clubs in Delhi.
Sports administration[edit | edit source]
Malhotra was the Senior Vice-President of the Indian Olympic Association and the acting President of the IOA since 27 April 2011, after Suresh Kalmadi was arrested by the CBI in connection with the alleged irregularities in awarding contracts for the 2010 Commonwealth Games.[1]
He was also the president of the General Association of National Sports Federations and the president of the Archery Association of India since last 44 years. He was also associated with the organisation of the 2010 Commonwealth Games held in New Delhi.
In October 2015, Malhotra was named as the Chairman of the All Indian Council of Sports (AICS), and was given the rank of a minister of state.
Chief ministerial candidate[edit | edit source]
On 26 September 2008 the BJP announced that Malhotra would be party's chief ministerial candidate in the election to Delhi Assembly in 2008. [2][dead link]
While Malhotra easily won his Greater Kailash constituency, the BJP failed to dislodge the Sheila Dikshit government. Only days after election results were revealed, Malhotra was in attendance in the Lok Sabha, fuelling speculation that he intended to continue in Parliament, instead of serving in the Delhi Legislative Assembly. However he resigned as Member of Parliament and retained his seat of an MLA in Delhi and would serve as Leader of opposition. [3]
Death[edit | edit source]
Malhotra died at AIIMS Delhi on 30 September 2025, at the age of 93.[2]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ IOA sacks Suresh Kalmadi, V K Malhotra named acting president
- ↑ "Vijay Kumar Malhotra passes away". Times of India. 30 September 2025. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
| Lok Sabha | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Shashi Bhushan |
Member of Parliament for South Delhi 1977 - 1980 |
Succeeded by Charanjit Singh Atwal |
| Preceded by Jagdish Tytler |
Member of Parliament for Delhi Sadar 1989 - 1991 |
Succeeded by Jagdish Tytler |
| Preceded by Sushma Swaraj |
Member of Parliament for South Delhi 1999 - 2009 |
Succeeded by Ramesh Kumar |
| Civic offices | ||
| Preceded by Suresh Kalmadi |
Acting President of Indian Olympic Association 2011–2012 |
Succeeded by Abhay Singh Chautala |