JAMMU: Arvind Gupta, MLA from Jammu West Assembly Constituency, held a Public Darbar at the BJP headquarters in Trikuta Nagar, Jammu. The Darbar served as an effective platform where citizens shared concerns pertaining to infrastructure development, public service delivery, and local administration. Residents brought forth a wide range of issues, including delayed drainage projects, malfunctioning streetlights, irregular garbage collection, and challenges in accessing welfare schemes.

In his address, Arvind Gupta emphasized the BJP's ongoing efforts to bridge the gap between citizens and government institutions. He assured the attendees that their grievances would not only be documented but would also be followed up with the respective departments for swift action.

Arvind Gupta said that such public outreach mechanisms are a core component of BJP’s governance model, which is based on transparency, responsiveness, and accountability. "Our aim is to ensure that no citizen feels ignored or neglected. These Public Darbars are an open channel where people can connect directly with their elected representatives without any bureaucratic hurdles,” he said.

Highlighting the impact of these initiatives, Gupta added that several previously raised issues have already been resolved through departmental coordination and on-ground monitoring. He reiterated the party’s resolve to carry forward the practice of holding regular Darbars not just at the party headquarters but also in different wards and blocks across the constituency. He urged the public to remain proactive and to treat these platforms as a democratic right and tool for problem resolution.

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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