BARAMULLA: Ashok Koul, BJP General Secretary (Organization), J&K, addressed a VB GRAM G Program held at the Dak Bungalow, Baramulla, where he strongly reaffirmed the Bharatiya Janata Party’s unwavering commitment to grassroots development, public welfare, and inclusive growth under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji.

Mohammad Anwar Khan BJP General Secretary, Mudasir Wani, Secretary, Ghulam Hassan Dar District President Baramulla, senior leader M M War, and other leaders also addressed the programme.

Addressing a large gathering comprising BDC Members, Sarpanchs, Ward Members, women representatives, and senior party leaders, Ashok Koul said that the Central Budget is a reflection of BJP’s pro-people, pro-women and pro-poor ideology, which focuses on empowerment rather than empty slogans. He emphasized that women across India, including Jammu & Kashmir, are receiving unprecedented support through targeted schemes related to self-employment, health, education, housing, and financial inclusion, transforming them into active partners in nation-building.

Criticizing the National Conference (NC) government, Ashok Koul stated that the recently announced budget by the NC-led dispensation in J&K has completely failed to justify the trust of the people. “The NC government has neither vision nor commitment. Its budget is nothing but a poor imitation of the Central Government’s budget, copied and pasted without originality, accountability, or concern for real public welfare,” he said. He added that while the BJP works with a clear roadmap for development, NC continues to mislead people with hollow promises and recycled policies.

Koul further said that BJP’s strength lies in its deep-rooted connection with the grassroots, where elected representatives and citizens actively participate in shaping development priorities. He called upon grassroots representatives to act as ambassadors of Central Government schemes and ensure that benefits reach the last person in society.

Later, Ashok Koul addressed an organizational review meeting with the BJP District Baramulla team, senior leaders, and Morcha representatives, stressing discipline, coordination, and people-centric outreach. He urged party workers to intensify booth-level activities, strengthen organizational structure, and remain continuously engaged with public issues to further reinforce BJP’s presence in the district.

Mohammad Anwar Khan said that BJP is the only party that delivers development with honesty and transparency, adding that the people of J&K have clearly seen the difference between BJP’s performance-based governance and NC’s politics of deception.

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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