Prayer meet for BJP leader Balbir Punj in Delhi today

Punj, a veteran politician, author, and public intellectual, passed away on April 18, 2026, at the age of 76

by e4m Staff
Published: Apr 23, 2026 9:38 AM | 2 min read

Prayer meet for BJP leader Balbir Punj in Delhi today

A prayer meeting for former BJP leader Balbir Punj will take place today in New Delhi, following his passing on April 18, 2026, at the age of 76.
The event is scheduled from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre, and is expected to attract political leaders, media members, and civil society representatives.
Punj was recognized for his contributions to public discourse, his tenure in the Rajya Sabha, and his influential role in journalism and politics.
Tributes have been paid to Punj, highlighting his ideological clarity and impact on India's political and intellectual landscape.

A prayer meeting for senior BJP leader and former Rajya Sabha MP Balbir Punj will be held in New Delhi today, marking a solemn moment for political leaders, colleagues, and well-wishers to pay their last respects.

Punj, a veteran politician, author, and public intellectual, passed away on April 18, 2026, at the age of 76. Known for his contributions to public discourse and his long-standing association with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), he had also served as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha.

According to details shared by the family, the prayer meet is scheduled to take place at the Dr Ambedkar International Centre, located at 15, Janpath, New Delhi. The gathering will be held between 3:30 pm and 5:00 pm.

The meeting is expected to see the presence of political leaders across party lines, members of the media fraternity, and civil society representatives who engaged with Punj during his decades-long career in journalism and politics.

Remembered for his sharp ideological clarity and articulate writing, Punj maintained a strong voice on issues of national interest, governance, and cultural identity. His transition from journalism to active politics was marked by a continued commitment to public engagement and policy discourse.

Tributes have continued to pour in since his passing, with leaders acknowledging his role as a thinker and commentator who contributed meaningfully to India’s political and intellectual landscape.

The prayer meet today will serve as a moment of collective remembrance, as family, friends, and associates gather to honour his life and legacy.