JAMMU: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Jammu & Kashmir organized “Dr. Ambedkar Samman Abhiyan” programmes at ten places across Jammu & Kashmir. Sat Sharma, President, J&K BJP accompanied by Dr. Narinder Singh, National Secretary BJP & MLA, Ashok Koul, General Secretary (organization), J&K BJP, Dr. Devinder Kumar Manyal, MLA and General Secretary, Parmod Kapahi, Programme Incharge, Prabhari Rajeev Charak, District President Adv. Rajesh Gupta, District General Secretaries Suneet Raina & Ravikant Sharma were present in the “Dr. Ambedkar Samman Abhiyan” programme organized at party headquarters, Trikuta Nagar, Jammu.

Sat Sharma, in his address, criticized Congress for consistently ignoring Bharat Ratna Dr. BR Ambedkar and his contributions. He said that the Congress always practiced the politics of its suitability for its own benefits. He said that the Congress for decades practiced appeasement instead of empowerment and used the poor and needy as the vote bank to enjoy the power corridors.

He emphasized that the Modi government developed the PanchTirth to honour the legacy of Dr. Ambedkar and to ensure that his life, practices and teachings reach the people. The Modi government recognized the contributions of Dr. BR Ambedkar in a true way. Dr. Narinder Singh, in his address, stressed that Congress twisted and weakened the Constitution for the 75 times, which were purely for its own benefits. He stressed that BJP is now working to strengthen Democracy and empower the people.

Dr. Devinder Kumar Manyal, said that Congress fielded a candidate against Dr. BR Ambedkar and conspired to ensure that Baba Saheb loses in the election. Congress also opposed him as the Chairman of the ‘Constitution Committee’ and even didn’t let him do work freely as the Minister. Parmod Kapahi shared that the BJP is determined to take the legacy of Baba Saheb through these programmes.

Adv. Rajesh Gupta managed the programme. Meanwhile, Parmod Kapahi, Ranjodh Singh Nalwa, President BJP Minority Morcha, former MLC Charanjit Singh Khalsa, and others were present in a programme organized by BJP Minority Morcha at community hall, Gangyal, Jammu. MP Jugal Kishore Sharma, former Minister Bali Bhagat and others were present in a programme organized at Akhnoor. BJP Vice-President & MLA Sham Lal Sharma, DDC chairman Bharat Bhushan Bodhi and others were present in a programme organized at Nowshera.

MLA Rajeev Jasrotia, MLA Dr. Bharat Bhushan and others were present in a programme organized at Basohli. Dr. Darakhshan Andrabi, Chairperson Waqf, District President Manzoor Wani and others were present in a programme organized at Anantnag. Sajjad Kumar, Hakeem Ruhulla Ghazi and others were present in a programme organized at Budgam. Ashok Bhat, Ch. Hussain Rather and others were present in a programme organized at Ganderbal.

Altaf Thakur, BJP Spokesperson, District President Farooq Ahmad Rather, district President and others were present in a programme organized at Kulgam. Ali Mohd. Mir, Er Syed Showket Gayoor Andrabi and others were present in a programme organized at Pulwama. Sofi Yusuf, Ex MLC, Raja Waseem and others were present in a programme organized at Shopian.

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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