New Delhi, Sept. 30 -- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Bansuri Swaraj on Tuesday paid tribute to senior party leader Vijay Kumar Malhotra, describing him as one of the pillars of the BJP who nurtured and strengthened the party, and said that his demise is a loss that perhaps even time may never be able to compensate for fully.

After paying her last respects to the late leader at his residence in Delhi, Bansuri Swaraj said, "Vijay Kumar Malhotra was one of those pillars of the BJP who nurtured and fostered this party. His demise is a loss that perhaps even time will not be able to compensate for fully. He dedicated his entire life to the nation and public welfare. OM Shanti."

Earlier in the day, Union Home Minister Amit Shah also condole...