JAMMU: Under the guidance and supervision of the Director School Education Jammu, Dr. Naseem Javaid Chowdhary, the Directorate of School Education today observed National Voters’ Day, reaffirming its silent but sturdy bond with democracy.

The observance was marked by the solemn reading of the National Voters’ Pledge by the staff members of the Directorate, underscoring their civic responsibility as custodians of the republic’s most sacred instrument — the vote.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Chowdhary remarked “The ballot is the great equalizer — it neither bows before privilege nor bends under pressure. When a citizen casts a vote, he or she does not merely select a candidate; they affirm faith in a system that recognizes every individual as an essential syllable in the national sentence. Today’s pledge-taking is a reminder that democracy survives not on noise, but on participation.”

The Directorate re-affirmed its commitment to promote electoral literacy and civic awareness among staff, institutions and students under its ambit, acknowledging that the future of democratic continuity rests on informed participation rather than passive spectatorship.

The ceremony concluded with a collective resolve to encourage voter registration, foster a culture of informed voting and uphold the democratic ethos enshrined in the constitution.

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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