SRINAGAR: Former J&K CM & PDP President Mehbooba Mufti, strongly slammed the National Conference over “double speak” on Kashmir’s history. She highlighted that the assembly speaker’s decision to drop PDP’s resolution seeking official recognition of July 13 as Martyrs’ Day, moved by MLA, aimed to commemorate the sacrifices of 22 protestors martyred in 1931 during the fight against autocratic Dogra rule exposes “their silence proves complicity, not commitment.”In a sharp statement, Mehbooba Mufti said, “By dropping PDP’s July 13 Martyrs’ Day resolution, the J&K Assembly has exposed NC’s double-speak on Kashmir’s history.

Their silence proves complicity, not commitment.”She accused the National Conference (NC), once vocal about preserving Kashmir’s historical legacy, of conveniently retreating when it mattered most. “When the moment came to defend a shared legacy, they chose silence,” she said.The Peoples Democratic Party maintains that July 13, 1931, marks the dawn of political consciousness in Jammu & Kashmir and must be acknowledged officially.

The party views the silence of NC and the rejection of the resolution as part of a broader attempt to dilute the region’s history and democratic foundations.Mehbooba Mufti reaffirmed PDP’s resolve to resist any such efforts and to uphold the legacy of those who laid down their lives for the rights and dignity of the people of Jammu & Kashmir.

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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