UDHAMPUR: Ashok Koul, General Secretary (Organization), Bharatiya Janata Party, Jammu & Kashmir, addressed an organizational meeting of District Udhampur BJP at the party office here today. The meeting was organized under the leadership of District President Arun Gupta and witnessed participation from prominent party leaders and grassroots workers alike.

Prominent attendees at the meeting included DDC Chairman Lal Chand, MLA R.S. Pathania, MLA Dr. Sunil Bhardwaj, DDC Vice Chairperson Juhi Manhas, district office bearers, DDC members, Mandal Presidents, Mandal General Secretaries, and Morcha Presidents, among others.

In his address, Ashok Koul emphasized the importance of internal organizational discipline and coordinated efforts to reach every household with the message of the BJP and the achievements of the Narendra Modi-led central government. He urged party functionaries to remain active in their respective areas, maintain regular contact with the people, and gear up for upcoming organizational programs and electoral challenges.

Ashok Koul gave a briefing on the upcoming party programmes and also prompted the party leaders to share the details of the various programmes conducted in the district to commemorate the decisive 11 years of good governance under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Koul focused on the increased Pravas of party leaders in their respective areas to boost the party activities on the ground level. He lauded the efforts of the Udhampur District team for maintaining active outreach and organizational coherence during the programmes. He added that the outreach activities increase the connect of masses with the party ideology.

District President Arun Gupta, in his welcome address, gave a detailed account of the ongoing organizational initiatives, local political scenario, and future plans to expand the party’s base in the region. Other senior leaders, including Lal Chand, R.S. Pathania and Dr. Sunil Bhardwaj, also spoke on the occasion and highlighted the developmental works being carried out in the region under the guidance of the BJP-led governments at both Centre and UT level.

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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.

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