JAMMU: Senior leadership of BJP Kargil called upon BJP Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh General Secretary (Organization), Ashok Koul, at the party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu, to discuss crucial organizational, social, political, and developmental issues concerning the Ladakh region, with special emphasis on Kargil district.

The delegation comprised State Vice President BJP Ladakh Haji Anayat Ali, District President BJP Kargil Asadullah Munshi, and senior BJP leader Sofi Yousuf. During the detailed interaction, the delegation apprised Ashok Koul of various administrative challenges, public issues, and development-related concerns being faced by the people of Kargil. They highlighted the need for improved infrastructure, better connectivity, enhanced healthcare and education facilities, and effective implementation of welfare schemes in the remote and border areas of Ladakh.

The leaders also stressed the importance of organizational strengthening at the grassroots level, urging for capacity building of party cadres, expansion of the party’s outreach among youth and women, and closer coordination with the local administration to ensure timely redressal of public grievances.

A major demand raised during the meeting was the grant of district status to Sankoo, citing its geographical vastness, population needs, administrative convenience, and the requirement for faster development and efficient governance. The delegation emphasized that district status would significantly improve service delivery and bring governance closer to the people.

Addressing the delegation, Ashok Koul assured them that the BJP remains fully committed to the holistic development of Ladakh and Kargil. He stated that the party will discuss and strongly pursue genuine public demands, including the issue of Sankoo district, at appropriate forums. He emphasized the need for disciplined organization, people-centric politics, and constructive engagement with the administration to accelerate development and ensure good governance in the region.

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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