JAMMU: The Bharatiya Janata Party's Scheduled Caste Morcha led by its President Dharminder Kumar (DDC), celebrated Kargil Vijay Diwas with great enthusiasm and reverence at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Chowk in Jammu. The event honored the bravery and sacrifice of the Indian Armed Forces during the 1999 Kargil War. A large number of BJP leaders, activists, and supporters participated in the program, which began with paying tribute to the martyrs who laid down their lives for the nation.

MLA Ramgarh Dr Devinder Kumar Manyal, MLA Bishnah Dr Rajiv Bhagat and MLA Marh Surinder Bhagat addressed the gathering, highlighting the significance of Kargil Vijay Diwas and the indomitable spirit of the Indian soldiers. They emphasized the importance of remembering the sacrifices made by the soldiers and supporting the families of the martyrs. They also discussed the strategic importance of the Kargil victory and its continued inspiration for the nation.

Dharminder Kumar shared heroic tales of the Kargil War, filling the atmosphere with patriotism as participants chanted slogans in honor of the armed forces. The program concluded with a pledge to uphold the nation's values and integrity. Earlier, MLA Dr Devinder Kumar Manyal, MLA Dr Rajiv Bhagat, MLA Surinder Bhagat, DDC Vidya Motan, DDC Balbir Lal and all attendees paid floral tributes to martyrs of the Kargil War, and also respect to Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, garlanding his statue in a heartfelt tribute to the revered leader and architect of the Indian Constitution.

Prominent among those who were present on occasion included former DC Guldev Bhagat, FC Bhagat, Gulshan Bhagat, Jagdish Bhagat, SK Rana, Hans Raj Loria, RL Kaith, Baldev Chand Sandhu, GR Bhagat, Mohinder Bhagat, Vijay Gill, Seema Devi and Asha Bhagat.

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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