SRINAGAR: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu and Kashmir observed the Balidan Divas of Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee with deep reverence and patriotic spirit at the party office in Jawahar Nagar, Srinagar. The occasion was marked by heartfelt tributes to the great nationalist leader who sacrificed his life for the complete integration of Jammu and Kashmir with the Union of India.

Ashok Koul, General Secretary (Organization), BJP J&K, accompanied by senior BJP leaders Altaf Thakur, Arif Raja, Dr. Ali Mohammad Mir, Wani Mudasir, Bilal Parray, Sajid Yousuf Shah, Sahil Bashir Bhat, Ashok Bhat, and others paid floral tributes on the occasion. Party workers and supporters gathered in large numbers to pay their respects and remember the towering legacy of Dr. Mukherjee.

Addressing the gathering, Ashok Koul said the commemorative programme was organized to honour the unmatched contribution of Dr. Mukherjee, whose martyrdom is etched in the nation’s history as a pivotal moment in the struggle for one nation, one constitution. Ashok Koul said, “Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee was a visionary patriot whose supreme sacrifice laid the foundation for a unified India. His slogan ‘Ek desh mein do Vidhan, do Pradhan, aur do Nishan nahi chalenge’ still reverberates in the soul of every nationalist Indian. His ideology continues to guide our commitment to national integrity, especially in Jammu and Kashmir.”

He added that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the nation has fulfilled Dr. Mukherjee’s dream by abrogating Article 370, bringing true integration of Jammu and Kashmir with the rest of India. Speakers on the occasion recalled his courageous stand and untiring efforts for the unity of the nation. They reiterated that Dr. Mukherjee’s ideology remains the guiding light for the BJP’s nationalist vision. Floral tributes were paid to Dr. Mukherjee’s portrait, followed by a pledge by all attendees to uphold his ideals and continue working for a united and strong India.

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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