POONCH: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held an organizational meeting of the Poonch District, chaired by J&K BJP General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul. Meeting was also addressed by General Secretary Gopal Mahajan, District President Poonch S. Gurdeep Singh Khalsa, Seh Prabhari Rajesh Raina, former MLC Pardeep Sharma, president ST Morcha Ch. Abdul Ghani, and former district president Mohd. Chishti also addressed the meeting.

The meeting witnessed a presence of District Office Bearers, Mandal Presidents and General Secretaries, Morcha representatives, and senior party workers from across the district.

Ashok Koul laid out an extensive organizational roadmap aimed at deepening the party’s reach and strengthening structural coordination. He emphasized that BJP’s biggest asset is its disciplined and committed cadre, which acts as the backbone of the party’s growth. Calling for closer synergy between district units, mandals, and morchas, he asked the party leaders to intensify their on-ground engagement.

Ashok Koul highlighted the significance of ongoing national programmes under the vision of Atma Nirbhar Bharat, noting that these initiatives reflect the government’s result-oriented governance model. He informed that Sushasan Diwas on 25 December would be marked across every booth with meaningful public participation, making it an occasion to reinforce the party’s service-oriented approach.

Gopal Mahajan appreciated the persistent efforts of the party cadre in Poonch and called for more cohesive functioning at all levels. He asked for strengthening booth-level mechanisms in the adjoining regions, encouraging teams to expand public contact and highlight the BJP’s development-driven narrative.

Gurdeep Singh Khalsa praised the active involvement of local activists and reiterated the commitment to fortify booth committees and improve the delivery of welfare schemes. Pardeep Sharma underscored the government’s consistent focus on social welfare, infrastructure growth, and inclusive development.

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.

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