New Delhi, 27 October (H.S.): Delhi BJP president Harsh Malhotra on Tuesday paid tribute to former Delhi Chief Minister, governor and state party president Madan Lal Khurana on his death anniversary at the party’s state headquarters. Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta, BJP state co-in-charge Darshana Jardosh, MP Yogendra Chandolia, senior leaders and party functionaries joined him in paying their respects.

Madan Lal Khurana’s wife, Raj Khurana; son and MLA Harish Khurana; daughter-in-law Vandana Vimal Khurana; and grandson Sanyam Chhabra also paid tribute to his memory.

Recalling Madan Lal Khurana’s contribution to Delhi, Malhotra described him as a symbol of dedication, forthrightness and public service. He said that, as Chief Minister, Madan Lal Khurana had given the national capital a new direction and contributed to its modernisation through initiatives involving flyovers, electricity, water supply and public welfare schemes.

Harsh Malhotra said Madan Lal Khurana’s life exemplified simplicity, patriotism and a deep commitment to the welfare of the poor. He added that the BJP would draw inspiration from Khurana’s ideals and work towards making Delhi more developed and stronger.

Several senior leaders also paid floral tributes to Madan Lal Khurana’s portrait. Those present included former governor and senior leader Prof. Jagdish Mukhi, O. P. Babbar, Ved Vyas Mahajan, former Delhi BJP president Adesh Gupta, and state office-bearers Vishnu Mittal, Satish Garg, Praveen Shankar Kapoor, Ranjeet Kashyap and Sarika Jain, among others.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar