BISHNAH: Against the decision of the Omar Abdullah-led government to make Urdu a compulsory language in the recruitment for the post of Naib Tehsildar, the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) organized a massive protest demonstration in Bishnah today. The protest witnessed enthusiastic participation from local youth, students and BJYM karyakartas, who raised slogans against linguistic discrimination and demanded justice for the educated youth of Jammu.

The protest was led by  BJYM J&K President Arun Prabhat Singh, accompanied by District leaders, Mandal office bearers and youth from various parts of the region. While addressing the gathering, Arun Prabhat made a strong and passionate statement. He said, “the government’s decision to enforce Urdu as a compulsory language for Naib Tehsildar recruitment is not only unjustified but deeply discriminatory. It sidelines the deserving youth of Jammu who have no academic background in Urdu. This move reflects the same old appeasement policy that we, the youth of Jammu, outright reject.”

“BJYM is the voice of the youth, and we will not allow any policy that marginalizes our youth based on linguistic barriers. We demand the immediate rollback of this notification. Our agitation will continue — democratically but aggressively — until justice is delivered,” he said.

Former MLA Ashwani Sharma said, “This is a direct attack on the aspirations of Jammu’s youth. Imposing Urdu as a mandatory requirement is an outdated, divisive tactic aimed at sidelining our educated generation. The youth of Jammu will not accept this discrimination silently. I stand in complete solidarity with BJYM and support their every step in this democratic fight for equal opportunity.”

The protest march passed through key locations of Bishnah, with protestors carrying placards that read: “Language Must Be a Choice, Not a Compulsion,” “Stop Discriminating Against Jammu Youth,” and “Equal Opportunity for All.” Protestors emphasized that administrative posts like Naib Tehsildar should be based on merit and efficiency, not forced linguistic qualifications. Prominent BJYM leaders present at the protest included Shubham Manhas, Rankaj Sadotra, Manoj Sharma, Shammi Khajuria,Bunny SharmaRakesh Manhas, Abhishek Khajuria, and Shivam Sadotra.

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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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