JAMMU: Dr. Devinder Kumar Manyal, senior BJP leader, former minister, and MLA from Ramgarh, has been appointed as the North Zone Prashikshan Pramukh for the Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhayay Prashikshan Maha Abhiyan–2026, a major organizational training initiative aimed at strengthening ideological, organizational, and leadership capacities across the country.

The appointment of Dr. Manyal reflects the confidence reposed in his vast political experience, organizational acumen, and unwavering commitment to the principles of Integral Humanism as envisioned by Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhayay. The Prashikshan Maha Abhiyan–2026 is a structured and disciplined programme designed to provide ideological clarity, leadership development, and grassroots empowerment to party workers and functionaries.

As part of his new responsibility, Dr. Manyal will oversee training and capacity-building activities across a vast and strategically important North Zone, comprising four states and four Union Territories. The states include Rajasthan, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Punjab, while the Union Territories under his charge are Delhi, Chandigarh, Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh. This diverse region presents unique social, cultural, and administrative challenges, making the role both significant and demanding.

Senior BJP leaders from Jammu Kashmir extended warm congratulations to Dr. Manyal on being entrusted with this important responsibility. Those who congratulated him include Balbir Ram Rattan, Dr. Pardeep Mahotra, Dharminder Kumar, Prof. Kulbhushan Mohtra, Seema Devi, Mohinder Bhagat, Hans Raj Loria, Vijay Anand Gill, R. L. Kaith, Waryam Singh, and others.

The leaders expressed confidence that Dr. Manyal would discharge his duties with dedication, discipline, and efficiency, thereby further strengthening the party’s training ecosystem in the North Zone. They noted that his appointment comes at a crucial time when systematic training, ideological orientation, and cadre development are essential for effective nation-building.

They further asserted that under Dr. Manyal’s leadership, the Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhayay Prashikshan Maha Abhiyan–2026 in the North Zone is expected to gain new momentum and direction, contributing meaningfully to organizational growth, leadership grooming, and the larger goal of social and national development.

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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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