MENDHAR: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held an organizational meeting of Mendhar Assembly constituency at Mendhar, where J&K BJP General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul presided over an extensive review of ongoing activities and future strategies.

J&K BJP General Secretary Gopal Mahajan, District President S. Gurdeep Singh Khalsa, Seh Prabhari Rajesh Raina, ST Morcha President Ch. Abdul Ghani, and DDC Mendhar Tikoo Khan, contributed their insights during the meeting. BJP district office bearers, Mandal presidents, Mandal general secretaries, Presidents of Morchas, and senior activists participated in the meeting.

In his address, Ashok Koul outlined an elaborate organizational plan intended to expand the party’s grassroots footprint while strengthening coordination among the district, mandal, and morcha units. He reiterated that the BJP’s organizational edge stems from its disciplined cadre, whose dedication fuels the party’s rising public connect. Stressing the need for more field-level interaction, he urged leaders to intensify communication with local communities and ensure the effective execution of party programmes at every level.

Koul also spoke about national flagship initiatives being implemented under the umbrella of Atma Nirbhar Bharat, remarking that these programmes mirror the government’s commitment to transparent, efficient, and development-focused governance. He announced that Sushasan Diwas on 25 December would be observed at every booth, encouraging wide public involvement to reaffirm the BJP’s philosophy of service and good governance.

Gopal Mahajan commended the consistent efforts made by party workers in the region. He emphasized the need for enhanced synchronization between booth-level teams and the district leadership, encouraging them to amplify public outreach and project the BJP’s achievements in development and welfare.

S. Gurdeep Singh Khalsa highlighted the proactive contribution of local activists and assured that the party’s grassroots structure would be strengthened further. He reiterated the priority of improving welfare delivery, and expanding beneficiary coverage. Later Ashok Koul along with DDC Tikoo Khan and other senior leaders also met with several deputations of prominent locals at Mendhar.

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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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