Balbir Punj, Former BJP Leader and Rajya Sabha MP, Dies at 76
Former RS MP, senior BJP leader Balbir Punj passes away
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Balbir Punj, a former Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament and senior leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), passed away at the age of 76 after a prolonged illness. Punj had a notable career in journalism and politics, having served in various capacities within the BJP and the media.
- 01Balbir Punj passed away at the age of 76 after a long illness.
- 02He was a former Rajya Sabha MP and senior leader of the BJP.
- 03Punj had a significant career in journalism, starting in 1971.
- 04He served as vice president of the BJP and was associated with the RSS.
- 05His contributions spanned both media and political spheres.
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Balbir Punj, a prominent figure in Indian politics and journalism, died on April 18, 2026, at the age of 76 after battling illness. Punj was a former Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha and served as vice president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). His career began as a journalist in 1971 with The Motherland newspaper, and he later worked for the Financial Express for two decades. He also held the position of executive editor at The Observer of Business and Politics from May 1996 to March 2000. Punj's long association with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and his contributions to public life in both politics and media have left a lasting impact.
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