KUPWARA: Hundreds of political workers hailing to various parties, and Ex-Servicemen joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during events held in Halmatpora, and Handwara areas of North Kashmir. The mass joining took place in the presence of J&K BJP General Secretary (Organization) Ashok Koul at Halmatpora and Handwara.

Ashok Koul was accompanied by State Secretary Mudassir Wani, BJP State Media Co-Incharge Adv Sajid Yousuf Shah, Senior Leader GM Mir, and BJP District President Kupwara Rafiq Shah, Senior BJP Leader Javaid Qureshi. The new entrants were warmly welcomed into the party fold with BJP Patkas.

Addressing the gathering, Ashok Koul said, “We welcome every individual who wishes to work for peace and development. It is encouraging to see ex-army personnel from Halmatpora also joining BJP. After serving the nation in uniform, they now want to serve the people through the democratic process.”

In a similar event held at Handwara, dozens of people from different political backgrounds joined the BJP in the presence of senior party leaders, including the former BJP District President Javid Qureshi. The participants pledged their support to the party’s vision and leadership. Ashok Koul termed the series of joinings as a big boost to the BJP’s grassroots presence in the border district ahead of upcoming electoral activities.

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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