SRINAGAR: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Jammu and Kashmir spokesman Altaf Thakur on Monday came down heavily on Congress J&K President Tariq Hameed Karra and senior leader Ghulam Ahmad Mir for pasting posters of Rahul Gandhi on government vehicles, terming the act as a gross misuse of official property and a reflection of the Congress party’s frustration.

In a scathing statement, Thakur said that using government vehicles for political promotion is unethical and amounts to the misuse of public resources. “It is shameful that Congress leaders, who once held high offices, have stooped to using government assets for political publicity. This exposes their desperation and disregard for administrative norms,” he said.

Thakur urged the Jammu and Kashmir Government to take serious note of the incident and initiate appropriate action against those responsible. “Government property belongs to the people, not to any political party. Such actions not only violate decorum but also set a wrong precedent,” he added.

The BJP spokesman said that while Congress is indulging in such publicity stunts, the BJP under Prime Minister Narendra Modi continues to focus on public welfare, transparency, and development. “Congress has nothing to show to the people except poster politics. Their actions reveal their declining credibility and their struggle to stay relevant,” Thakur remarked.

In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

— Team JK Monitor

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