AKHNOOR/JAMMU/KASHMIR: The Jammu & Kashmir unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today marked the anniversary of the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A with widespread celebrations across all districts of the Union Territory. From cities to border villages, BJP activists held public programmes, hoisted Tiranga, held Tiranga Yatras, and patriotic events to commemorate the historic decision taken on August 5, 2019, by the Narendra Modi-led central government.

J&K BJP President Sat Sharma, while addressing a gathering in Akhnoor, said that the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A has brought constitutional unity, equal rights, and dignity to every citizen of Jammu & Kashmir. This day reminds us of our collective achievement which led to the welfare of the neglected and the oppressed communities of Jammu and Kashmir.

Sat Sharma was accompanied by DDC Chairman Bharat Bhushan, MLA Mohan Lal Bhagat, DDC Vice Chairman Suraj Singh, BJP District Prabhari Brijeshwar Rana, and District President Kuldeep Raj Sharma and others. Ashok Koul said that the historic step of nullifying Articles 370 and 35A has ushered in a new dawn of development and governance in J&K. BJP is reaching the last person in the queue, with benefits of welfare schemes now flowing uninterrupted, he said.

All the senior BJP leaders participated in different programmes organized across Jammu, and Kashmir, reaffirming the party’s commitment to building a new J&K. BJP leaders also participated in various programmes organized by various sections of society, across the region, which witnessed large participation from the public. The day-long celebrations highlighted the growing unity, progress, and national integration of Jammu & Kashmir under the BJP’s leadership.

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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