SRINAGAR: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president and former J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has written to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Leader of Opposition Sunil Sharma, Congress leader Ghulam Ahmad Mir, Sajad Lone, CPIM’s Mohd Yousuf Tarigami, AIP’s Sheikh Khursheed, and other independent MLAs, urging them to support the three crucial bills introduced by PDP legislators in the J&K Assembly.

In her letter, Mehbooba Mufti highlighted the continued hardships faced by the people of Jammu and Kashmir since the developments of 2019. Stressing the need for collective action beyond party lines, she called for a united effort to address the grievances of the people.The three bills proposed by the PDP include the Jammu and Kashmir (Regularization & Recognition of Property Rights of Residents in Public Land) Bill, 2025; the Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Special Provisions for Regularization of Adhoc, Daily Wagers, Need-Based, and Other Temporary Workers) Act, 2025; and the Jammu and Kashmir Prohibition of Alcohol Bill, 2025.

“These bills seek to address urgent concerns affecting the daily lives of our people and uphold their aspirations,” Mufti stated.Appealing for bipartisan support, Mufti urged the leaders to see these bills not as the initiative of one party but as essential steps toward addressing public grievances. She assured full PDP support for any government initiative that aligned with these core issues. “I look forward to your positive response and hope that we can move forward on these core issues together. Our political paths may differ, but the challenges faced by our people are shared, and so must be our resolve to address them,” Mufti added.

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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