• Shamim Begum assured all-round development of SC, ST, OBC, and Weaker Sections

JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) leaders today reaffirmed that the National Conference, with its deep-rooted presence across all regions of Jammu and Kashmir, is the only political force capable of protecting the unity, integrity, and rights of the people of J&K. 

This was stated by Provincial President Jammu, Rattan Lal Gupta, while leading a campaign trail in the Nagrota Constituency. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation of party leaders and workers, including NC candidate for Nagrota, Shamim Begum, Senior Leaders Vijay Lochan Chairman SC Cell, Joginder Singh Kaku DDC Nagrota and Rakesh Singh Raka Vice President Central Zone among others.

Speaking on the occasion, Rattan Lal Gupta said,“Only the National Conference can safeguard the unity, integrity, jobs, and land rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. The land-to-the-tiller reform carried out under the historic Naya Kashmir manifesto gave ownership rights to the landless, particularly benefiting people from the SC, ST, OBC, and other backward communities, especially in the Jammu region.”

He further added that the years following 2019 have witnessed the systematic downgrading of land and job rights of the backward and marginalized classes. “Jammu has suffered immensely in terms of loss of jobs, contracts, and increasing unemployment. The NC is fully committed to restoring the rights and dignity of our people,” Gupta asserted.

Addressing the gathering, Shamim Begum highlighted the NC’s consistent commitment to the welfare and upliftment of socially and economically disadvantaged sections. “Successive NC governments have a proven track record of serving the backward classes. Our focus will remain on ensuring equitable development and empowerment of the SC, ST, OBC, and other weaker sections of society,” she said.

Both leaders appealed to the people to strengthen the hands of the National Conference in the upcoming elections, reaffirming that a strong NC is essential for safeguarding the interests and identity of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

Meanwhile, various prominent social workers Block Bhalwal joined the National Conference at Sher-e- Kashmir Bhavan Jammu in the presence of Rattan Lal Gupta Provincial President Jammu. The joining names are Sajid Ali, Sahil Shakil, Aman Bargotra, Karmat Choudhary, Ashraf Murtaza, Sahil Khan, Molvi Manzoor, Manzoor Ahmed, Mehmood Raza, Shafiq Ahmad, Bagh Ali, Showket Ali, Arshad, Mustaq Ahmad, Sudam Hussain, Maqbool Hussain, Bashir Ahmad, Zakir Hussain, Zunaid Khan, Sajjad Hussain, Mohd Hanief, Vijay Kumar and others.

Among those who were present in the meeting included:,Thoru Ram Block President, Balwant Singh Block President, Davinder Singh Block President, Prem Nath, Jagga Ram, Gita Devi Panch, Ajay Singh, Mehmood Rizvi Advocate, Sham Lal, Pritam Lal and others. 

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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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