JAMMU: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) General Secretary (Organization), J&K, Ashok Koul chaired an organizational meeting of BJP District Akhnoor, led by District President Kuldeep Raj Sharma.

MLA Mohan Lal Bhagat, DDC Vice-Chairman Suraj Singh, former MLA Rajeev Sharma, senior leaders Bushan Bral, Shardha Bhau, Sushma Sharma, Nisha Bhagat, Shakti Bhagat, Depash Singh, Jugal Dogra, Inderjeet, Gourav Singh, Neeraj Shastri, Shamsher Dass, Bodh Raj, Ashok Kumar, and Geeta Rajput, besides District team, Mandal Presidents, General Secretaries, and dedicated activists from across the district were present in the meeting.

Ashok Koul conducted a focused review of the programmes executed under the party’s nationwide campaign ‘Viksit Bharat Ka Amritkaal – Sewa, Sushasan, Gareeb Kalyan Ke 11 Saal’. He highlighted the importance of grassroots initiatives such as Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabhas, Choupals, Professional Meets, Ayushman Bharat Card Camps, exhibitions, and the tree plantation campaign ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’. He emphasized that these activities are not just symbolic but reflect BJP’s deep commitment to inclusive governance and sustainable development.

He urged party workers to ensure that outreach efforts reflect the concerns and aspirations of all sections of society, especially the marginalized. “Our strength lies in our capacity to engage with the people, understand their local issues, and offer solutions rooted in service and accountability,” Koul stated and stressed on observing key occasions with public participation and urged all units to make environmental conservation, wellness campaigns, and historical commemorations a regular part of their agenda.

Mohan Lal Bhagat spoke about the collaborative work between public representatives and the organization, noting that this partnership is critical in ensuring the successful implementation of public welfare schemes. Suraj Singh appreciated the energy and devotion of BJP’s grassroots workers. He called for sharper booth-level strategies and greater local participation to fortify the party’s foundation in every ward and village.

Rajeev Sharma said that BJP’s growing public trust is a result of its consistent and issue-based approach. “We don’t just promise change, we work for it. The party’s credibility comes from its worker-first ethos and people-oriented planning,” he said. In his presidential address, District President Kuldeep Raj Sharma expressed gratitude to the party leadership and reaffirmed the unit’s readiness to take forward all organizational programmes with renewed vigour. He said that the Akhnoor district team is fully committed to strengthening the party’s presence and connection at the booth level, guided by the principles of service, transparency, and teamwork.

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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