JAMMU: The BJP Human Rights Cell, Jammu & Kashmir, has expressed serious concern over the recent resolution passed by the NC & Congress seeking restoration of full statehood, particularly its reference to earlier Assembly resolutions concerning the constitutional position of Jammu & Kashmir.

In a joint statement, Shri Rajesh Thappa, Convenor, and Shri Sarfraz Hamid Rather, Co-Convenor, BJP Human Rights Cell, J&K, said that the NC & Congress must respect the Constitution of India and the binding judgment of the Hon’ble Supreme Court.

They said that the Supreme Court, in its judgment dated 11 December 2023 in In Re: Article 370, upheld the constitutional position concerning Article 370. The judgment, being a judgment of the Supreme Court, is binding under Article 141 of the Constitution of India.

“The NC & Congress has no constitutional authority to reverse, nullify or override a constitutional position settled by the Supreme Court and Parliament,”Shri Rajesh Thappa and Shri Sarfraz Hamid Rather said.

They further stated that restoration of statehood is a separate issue and should not be linked with any attempt to revive the constitutional arrangement that existed prior to August 2019.

“The Constitution is supreme, and the judgments of the Supreme Court are binding on all authorities. No resolution adopted by NC & Congress in Legislative Assembly can override the Constitution or nullify a judgment of the highest constitutional court of the country,” the leaders said.

The BJP Human Rights Cell urged all political parties to respect the constitutional position and concentrate on development, good governance, democratic institutions and the welfare 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.

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